Spicy Vietnamese Banh Mi

1.Prepare the pickled vegetables: In a bowl, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add julienned daikon and carrot, mix well, and let marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably longer for best flavor.

2.Marinate the pork: In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced pork and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.

3.Make spicy mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha. Adjust spiciness to taste. Set aside.

4.Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork slices in a single layer, cooking about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.

5.Slice the baguettes lengthwise, leaving a hinge on one side. Lightly toast the bread if desired for extra crispness.

6.Spread a generous layer of spicy mayo inside each baguette.

7.Layer cooked pork evenly inside each baguette.

8.Drain pickled vegetables and layer them on top of the pork.

9.Add cucumber slices, fresh cilantro leaves, and sliced jalapeños to each sandwich.

10.Close the sandwich gently and press slightly to hold ingredients together.

11.Serve immediately with extra sriracha on the side if desired.