Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi on the Masterbuilt Gravity 800 | Perfect Crackle BBQ

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain offers more nutrients, while white bread is often cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, while yogurt is a cost-effective alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a basic substitute.

Prepare the pork belly by marinating it with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the marinated pork belly until cooked through and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side.

While the pork is grilling, prepare the pickled vegetables by mixing julienned carrots and daikon radish with vinegar, sugar, and salt; let sit for 15 minutes.

Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the baguette.

Layer the grilled pork belly inside the baguette.

Add cucumber slices, pickled carrots, daikon, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro on top of the pork.

Drizzle with lime juice and a splash of fish sauce if desired.

Close the baguette and press gently to compact the filling.

Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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