Irresistible Philly Pork Sandwiches: A Mouthwatering Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 large sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1(3 pound)pork shoulder roast

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh rosemary

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 4teaspoonsolive oil, divided

  • 1tablespoonkosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 1tablespoonfreshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

  • 1cupwater, or more as needed

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 2clovesgarlic, chopped

  • ½teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • ½cupchicken stock

  • 12ouncesfresh spinach

  • 1mediumlemon, juiced

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1cupshredded Manchego cheese

  • 4crusty rolls

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Make the pork: Remove the netting or strings from pork roast, keeping them intact to use again. Combine rosemary, parsley, garlic, 3 teaspoons oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper in a bowl. Slice open pork roast and spread it with herb mixture. Roll up pork and secure it with the netting or string. Rub remaining 1 teaspoon oil all over pork; season with more salt and pepper.

  3. Place pork, fat-side up, in a roasting pan; pour in water.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally and adding more water if necessary, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve pan juices in the roasting pan.

  5. While the pork is resting, prepare fixings: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. Cut and remove the string from the roast. Cut pork into thin slices. Return sliced pork to the juices in the roasting pan.

  7. Slice sandwich rolls. Sprinkle Manchego cheese over split rolls, add pork slices, and top with spinach.

Tips

This recipe makes enough pork to fill 4 to 6 sandwiches. The traditional roast pork sandwich is made with provolone cheese. Manchego has a slightly stronger flavor, which is a great complement to pork and greens. If you can’t find Manchego, use provolone.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories794
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
47g
61%
Saturated Fat
17g
83%
Cholesterol
147mg
49%
Sodium
2952mg
128%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
50g
101%
Vitamin C
51mg
57%
Calcium
392mg
30%
Iron
7mg
40%
Potassium
1064mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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