John's Roast Pork Iconic Pork Sandwich: Watch How It's Made

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Mozzarella is lower in fat and American cheese is more affordable.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner and pork loin is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

broccoli rabe

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more nutritious and kale is often cheaper.

Start by preparing the pork shoulder with olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and rosemary.

Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a roasting pan with chopped onions and water.

Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.

Roast the pork for 6-7 hours until tender.

After roasting, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F for 30 minutes to crisp the skin.

Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.

Prepare the hoagie rolls by placing sharp provolone cheese on the bottom to prevent the gravy from soaking through.

Layer the sliced pork on top of the provolone cheese.

Sauté broccoli rabe in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes until tender, then add it on top of the pork.

Drizzle with vinegar before closing the sandwich.

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