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Philadelphia Roast Pork Italian Sandwich

Name: Philadelphia Roast Pork Italian Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Philadelphia Italian
Ingredients: 3 lb Pork shoulder; 4 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 bunch broccoli rabe; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 6 slice Provolone cheese; 6 italian roll; salt and pepper

Slow-roasted pork sliced thin and stacked with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe on a crusty roll, a South Philly Italian Market classic.

🇺🇸United States· Pennsylvania

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 180 min
Total: 200 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 650 kcal

Equipment

•Roasting pan
•Sharp carving knife

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 650 kcal
fat: 32
carbs: 42
protein: 45
calories: 650

Instructions

1
Cut small slits into the pork shoulder. Push the garlic slivers into the cuts.
2
Rub the pork all over with oregano, salt, and pepper.
3
Roast at 325°F for about 3 hours until fork-tender. Pour chicken broth into the pan partway through.
4
Let the pork rest, then slice it thinly. Save the pan drippings.
5
Saute the blanched broccoli rabe in olive oil with a pinch of salt until tender.
6
Warm the pork slices in the reserved pan drippings.
7
Layer the pork, provolone, and broccoli rabe on the rolls.
8
Spoon a little extra pan drippings over the filling before closing the sandwich.

Chef's tips

Roast the pork low and slow so it stays tender and slices easily. Keep the pan drippings to keep the sandwich juicy, and briefly boil (blanch) the broccoli rabe to reduce bitterness.