Philadelphia-Style Roast Pork Sandwiches
Enjoy the rich flavors of Philadelphia-Style Roast Pork Sandwiches, featuring tender slow-roasted pork, garlicky greens, and melted provolone cheese on a crusty roll. A true Philly classic!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cups white wine (optional)
- 2 cups sautéed broccoli rabe or spinach
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 crusty Italian rolls
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the pork in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth and white wine around it.
- Cover with foil and roast for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- While the pork is cooking, sauté the broccoli rabe or spinach in olive oil with garlic.
- Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Toast the Italian rolls with butter in a pan.
- Layer each roll with shredded pork, sautéed greens, and a slice of provolone cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If you can’t find broccoli rabe, substitute with sautéed spinach or kale.
- Using sharp provolone gives a more authentic Philly flavor.
- The pork can also be slow-cooked in a crockpot for 6-8 hours on low.