Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 540 min
Total time: 555 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 whole bone-in, skin-on pork shoulder, 8 to 12 pounds total; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 4 anchovy filets, mashed; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste, divided; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 36 slider-sized soft rolls, such as Martin's Party-Sized Potato Rolls, split in half and toasted lightly; 18 slices sharp Provolone cheese; 1 quart store-bought or homemade pickled cherry peppers

Note: Broccoli rabe and pork can be cooked in advance and stored in sealed, refrigerated containers for up to 3 days. Reheat pork in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop before constructing sandwiches.

How to Make Game Day Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches

Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Cook 9 hrs

Active 30 mins

Total 9 hrs 15 mins

Serves 8 to 12 servings

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1 whole bone-in, skin-on pork shoulder, 8 to 12 pounds total
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 anchovy fillets, mashed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste, divided
1/4 cup cider vinegar
36 slider-size soft rolls, such as Martin's Party-Sized Potato Rolls, split in half and toasted lightly
18 slices sharp provolone cheese
1 quart store-bought or homemade pickled cherry peppers

Cook pork according to our Ultra-Crispy Slow-Cooked Pork Recipe.
While pork cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green but still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Remove broccoli rabe and run under cool water to chill. Spin in a salad spinner to dry. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe and stir to coat with oil. Continue cooking until broccoli rabe is fully tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside or refrigerate until ready to construct sandwiches.
When pork is cooked, remove skin (if present) and chop into fine pieces. Shred meat from bones and discard bones. Combine meat and skin in a large bowl, add vinegar, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, gently shredding meat with your fingers.
To serve: Preheat broiler to high. Place a dozen toasted bun bottoms on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with pulled pork, broccoli rabe, and a slice of cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Top with pickled pepper slices and top buns and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining buns and fillings.

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How to Make Game Day Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1135	Calories
69g	Fat
49g	Carbs
76g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories	1135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69g	88%
Saturated Fat 27g	136%
Cholesterol 249mg	83%
Sodium 1256mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 76g
Vitamin C 92mg	461%
Calcium 599mg	46%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1173mg	25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.