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1.In a large bowl combine the fish sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil,the juice of 2 limes, the water, 1 tsp of black pepper and the salt. mix well to combine. Place the pork loin in the marinade and toss several times to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

2.Preheat oven to 325ºF. Remove pork loin from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a roasting rack and roasting pan. Place the pork in the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (about 45 to 60 minutes).

Remove from oven and allow to cool.

3.In a mixing bowl combine the carrots and the juice of 1 lime, a dash of salt, a dash of sugar and a dash of pepper.

4.In a mixing bowl combine the avocado slices, olive oil, a dash of salt and a dash of pepper. Mix well to combine.

5.To assemble: 

Slice the entire pork roast into thin slices.

Running the knife lengthwise, slice each of the baguettes almost in half. Place a slices of roasted pork, cilantro springs, carrots, cucumbers and avocado inside of the baguettes. Close the bread and pick with toothpicks. Slice each baguette into 4 sandwiches.

6.Arrange on plates or platters with fresh fruit, low fat chips or pretzels.