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Pork and Pâté Banh Mi Recipe
"Of all the dishes to result from the French influence on the Vietnamese culture, the banh mi sandwich is one of the tastiest. The baguette, mayo, and pork may be borrowed from French cuisine, but the addition of jalapeños and cilantro makes this decidedly Vietnamese fare. Individual servings are often made on a small baguette, but we constructed two baguettes’ worth—enough for your next cocktail party. This recipe was featured as part of our Spicy Holiday Cocktail Party menu, our Most Delicious Sandwiches photo gallery, and our Chile Pepper Recipes photo gallery...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the pork:
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10 cups simmering water
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1/2 cup kosher salt
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
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2 medium serrano chiles, crushed
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1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
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3 pounds boneless pork butt
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For the pickled carrots:
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1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups peeled and coarsely shredded carrots (from about 3 medium)
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To assemble:
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2 Vietnamese or French baguettes (not sourdough)
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6 tablespoons Basic Mayonnaise or high-quality store-bought mayonnaise
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10 ounces pork pâté (optional)
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1 large English cucumber, halved crosswise and sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces
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1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
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4 jalapeños, sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces
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4 teaspoons light soy sauce
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Toothpicks, for serving
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