Jul 14 2026
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Char-grilled Pork Recipe

Inspired by TyPHOon Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Time2h
Serves4

Prepared with cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, and pate sauce, served on Vietnamese-French bread.

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Pickled Vegetables

Pâté Sauce

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Marinate Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate Pork

    Place the pork tenderloin in the marinade, ensuring it is completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight.

Pickle Vegetables

  1. 3

    Prepare Pickling Brine

    In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

  2. 4

    Pickle Vegetables

    Place the julienned carrots and daikon in a jar or bowl. Pour the pickling brine over the vegetables. Let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Make Pâté Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together pork liver pâté, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.

Grill Pork

  1. 6

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Grill Pork

    Remove the pork from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  3. 8

    Rest Pork

    Once grilled, let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 9

    Prepare Bread

    Slice the Vietnamese-French bread lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.

  2. 10

    Layer Ingredients

    Spread the pâté sauce inside the bread. Add slices of grilled pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Close the sandwich and serve immediately, enjoying your char-grilled pork sandwich.

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