On a Roll..

A great sandwich makes for a quick, easy and quite scrumptious meal when the mood strikes, but kick it up a notch by making it healthy and it could be a win-win situation. South Jersey and Philly are famous for their Hoagie and the Cheesesteak sandwiches respectively, but their Italian Roast Pork Sandwich is definitely a well kept secret. Philadelphia locals swear by this specialty sandwich found at some of the local dives at the Italian Market and at the Reading Terminal Market. I researched it online and came up with my own concoction; I took a little from several different recipes and the results were outstanding. Cooking with broccoli rabe(AKA Rapini, is a green vegetable common in southern Italian cuisine) was a first for me and as unlikely as it sounds, pairs astonishingly well with the roast pork. Besides you'll get your daily dose of greens and love it!

Recipe for an Italian Roast Pork Sandwich:

Pork Rub: pork loin, garlic (chopped), rosemary, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil

Bread: Italian Rolls

Cheese: ½ lb sharp provolone

Broccoli Rabe: blanched in boiling salt water and sautéed in 2-3 cloves garlic and chili flakes in olive oil

1. Combine all rub ingredients and smear it over roast. Score thick parts.

2. Sear the pork over high heat and roast, covered in the oven for 3 hours or until fork tender and juicy.

3. To assemble, place cheese inside roll, then fill in meat and top with the broccoli rabe.