Delicious Braised Pork Shoulder Bahn Mi Sandwiches topped with pickled vegetables and spicy aioli. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings as it yields about 8-10 sandwiches.
1: Julienne carrots and cucumbers and thinly slice purple daikon radish; marinate in water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for a few hours or overnight.
2: Add pork shoulder to a Dutch oven and pour a mixture of water, rice vinegar, and fish sauce over; sprinkle the seasonings on all sides; cover and roast at 350°F for about 4 hours or until fork tender.
3: Shred the meat and remove the fat; pour some of the drippings over the meat and pop in the oven for 10 minutes to caramelize the edges.
4: To make the aioli, mix all ingredients above.
5: Assemble sandwiches by slathering spicy aioli on the bread, adding plenty of shredded pork and pickled veggies, and garnishing with cilantro leaves.