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Flavorful Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe

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A hearty and comforting sandwich featuring slow-roasted pork shoulder paired with garlicky sautéed broccoli rabe and melted provolone cheese on authentic Italian hoagie rolls. Perfect for casual gatherings and quick weekday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 4 to 6 Italian hoagie rolls or Amoroso rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • Optional: giardiniera or pickled hot peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat pork shoulder dry and rub with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Place pork shoulder in roasting pan or Dutch oven. Pour chicken broth around it (not on top). Cover tightly with lid or foil.
  3. Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C) and pork is tender enough to shred. Check broth occasionally and add water if evaporating too fast.
  4. While pork roasts, bring large pot of salted water to boil. Blanch broccoli rabe for 2 minutes, drain, and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
  5. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté about 1 minute until fragrant. Add broccoli rabe and sauté 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Season with salt.
  6. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain or shred some pieces.
  7. Preheat broiler or toaster oven. Cut hoagie rolls lengthwise but not all the way through.
  8. Layer pork slices on bottom half of rolls, top with sautéed broccoli rabe, then place two slices of provolone over greens.
  9. Broil sandwiches for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and rolls toast lightly.
  10. Add optional giardiniera or pickled hot peppers, close sandwiches, and serve hot.

Notes

Let pork rest before slicing to keep it moist. Blanch broccoli rabe to reduce bitterness and preserve vibrant color. Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 190°F for tender shredding. Broil sandwiches briefly to melt cheese without drying out the pork. Leftovers reheat best in oven to avoid soggy bread.

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