Low Sodium Classic Pork Banh Mi

Elevate your sandwich game with this **Low Sodium Classic Pork Banh Mi**, a healthier twist on the beloved Vietnamese staple. Tender slices of marinated pork tenderloin, infused with the bold flavors of low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime, and garlic, are perfectly balanced with tangy quick-pickled carrots and daikon radish. Nestled inside a crisp baguette slathered with creamy mayonnaise, this banh mi is completed with fresh cucumber, a kick of jalapeño, and a generous handful of bright cilantro. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is a flavorful, heart-conscious option without sacrificing the vibrant tastes you love. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or an impressive dinner, this low-sodium recipe is both guilt-free and utterly irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 medium daikon radish
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 large baguette
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 0.5 cucumber cucumber
• 1 jalapeño
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the pork tenderloin into 1/4 inch thick pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic cloves, and black pepper. Add the sliced pork and allow it to marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 3

While the pork marinates, julienne the carrot and daikon radish.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the carrot and daikon, letting them pickle for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork from the marinade and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside.

Step 6

Slice the baguette into four equal sections. Split each section open lengthwise.

Step 7

Spread a layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each baguette slice.

Step 8

Thinly slice the cucumber and jalapeño.

Step 9

Drain the pickled carrot and daikon radish.

Step 10

Assemble the Banh Mi by layering the cooked pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, jalapeño slices, and a generous amount of fresh cilantro on the baguette.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium classic pork Banh Mi.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1422.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2039.5

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 339.4mg	0%
Sodium 4859.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 153.6g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 330.7mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 3477.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 42.9%