Caramelized Pork Banh Mi

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A banh mi is basically a vietnamese hero sandwich. often made with ground pork, this one has pork tenderloin that can be grilled or pan seared. the pate is optional, but normally found in a banh mi. recipe adapted from yahoo! Shine.

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Steps

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Slice carrots and radishes in fourths or sixths lengthwise , depending on size.

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Combine with remaining ingredients.

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Set aside for flavors to meld an hour or up to overnight.

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Slice tenderloin , against the grain , into 1 / 2 inch slices.

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Pound to an even 1 / 4 inch thickness between plastic wrap.

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Make a marinade by combining fish sauce , maple syrup , brown sugar , soy sauce , sesame oil , minced garlic , minced ginger , green onion , and black pepper.

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Make sure all the pork is coated in the marinade and let sit for 10 to 30 minutes.

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Heat your grill , grill pan , or cast iron skillet to high.

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Add vegetable oil to marinated pork and stir to coat.

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Sear pork 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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To assemble sandwiches , slice the baguette and spread with mayonnaise on one side and pate on the other.

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Add lettuce , meat , pickled vegetables , sliced jalapeno , and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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baby carrots, red radish, water, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, pork tenderloin, fish sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic cloves, gingerroot, green onion, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable oil, french baguettes, red leaf lettuce, jalapeno pepper, fresh cilantro, pate, mayonnaise