Recipes Meat and Poultry Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes Philadelphia-Style Roast Pork Sandwiches 4.6 (11) 8 Reviews 3 Photos This delicious sandwich is inspired by the roast pork sandwiches you'll find in South Philly. Recipe by Christine Updated on February 16, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 large sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Pork: 1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 cloves garlic, chopped 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 1 cup water, or more as needed Sandwich Fixings: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ cup chicken stock 12 ounces fresh spinach 1 medium lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese 4 crusty rolls Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 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. Place pork, fat-side up, in a roasting pan; pour in water. 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. 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. Cut and remove the string from the roast. Cut pork into thin slices. Return sliced pork to the juices in the roasting pan. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 794 Calories 47g Fat 42g Carbs 50g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 794 % 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 Vitamin C 51mg 256% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved