Pork Banh Mi Tacos
East meets West in this fun twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich. These tacos are filled with savory marinated pork, tangy pickled veggies, and a spicy sriracha mayo—served in a soft tortilla for the perfect hand-held bite.
🍴 Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 1 lb pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Pickled Veggies:
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned daikon radish (or sub cucumber)
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Sriracha Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Other:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Lime wedges
🔥 Instructions
Pickle the Veggies:
In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add carrots and daikon, toss to coat, and set aside to pickle for at least 20 minutes.
Marinate the Pork:
In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Add the pork, toss to coat, and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
Cook the Pork:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until caramelized and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
Make the Sriracha Mayo:
In a small bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm the tortillas, then top each with pork, a small pile of pickled veggies, a drizzle of sriracha mayo, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños if using.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Pork Banh Mi Tacos
- 🍳 Nonstick Skillet — Perfect for quick searing and caramelizing the pork evenly.
- 🔪 Julienne Peeler — Makes prepping matchstick veggies fast and easy.
- 🥄 Glass Mixing Bowls — Great for prepping, pickling, and marinating in style.
- 🥢 Taco Holders — Keep your tacos upright and presentation-perfect.
- 🍽️ Mini Squeeze Bottles — For neatly drizzling your sriracha mayo like a pro.
💡 Helpful Tip: Want to save time? Use store-bought pickled vegetables or rotisserie pork and give it a quick sauté in the marinade before assembling.