Note: This recipe will make far more roast pork than you need for the sandwiches. It can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Recipe Details
The Roast Pork with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone from Cutty's Recipe
Ingredients
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1 small whole pork shoulder, about 3 pounds
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Kosher salt
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1/2 pound broccoli rabe
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4 medium garlic cloves, minced
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
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4 large sesame-seed cemita-style rolls (or any soft crusty sandwich roll)
Directions
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Rub pork shoulder with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Set in rack in a baking dish, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for two to three days. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 475°F and adjust oven rack to lower-middle position. Unwrap pork, pat dry with a paper towel, and roast until lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Flip roast over, reduce heat to 300°F, and continue to cook until center registers 170°F on an instant read thermometer, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 45 minutes. Meanwhile, make the broccoli rabe.
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Bring a gallon of water to a boil over high heat. Add broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons salt. Cook, stirring constantly until water returns to a boil, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to bowl of ice water and let sit 2 minutes. Drain well in a salad spinner and chop into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to medium bowl.
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Add garlic, pepper flakes, and olive oil to a small skillet and heat over low heat until garlic is sizzling, about 5 minutes. Pour garlic oil over broccoli rabe and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in cheese. Slice pork as thinly as possible.
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Cut sandwich rolls in half and toast under the broiler or in a toaster oven. Lightly drizzle rolls with extra virgin olive oil. Top with pork followed by broccoli rabe. Close sandwiches, cut as desired, and serve.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 1875 | Calories |
| 112g | Fat |
| 142g | Carbs |
| 77g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 1875 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 112g | 143% |
| Saturated Fat 31g | 156% |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 2513mg | 109% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142g | 52% |
| Dietary Fiber 15g | 53% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 77g | |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 252% |
| Calcium 1000mg | 77% |
| Iron 15mg | 81% |
| Potassium 1321mg | 28% |
| *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. | |