A Philly Roast Pork Sandwich That’ll Make You Forget About Cheesesteaks | America’s Test Kitchen
Move over cheesesteak, the Philadelphia roast pork sandwich is in the spotlight today. Bryan Roof shows Bridget Lancaster the key to recreating a Philadelphia pork sandwich, starting with a well-seasoned pork roast.
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I love cheesesteaks too but I might even like pork better now. Not BBQ style only south philly style.. a nice roll, SHARP provolone, juicy meat and aus jus and for me I like that a lot of places offer the garlicy spinach on it instead of the broccoli raab
Now to try to debone the pork butt in the freezer! I was waiting for something different than shredded barbecued pork, thanks!
No fennel in a roast pork. Use a pork loin (as fatty as possible–if it's too lien then just add a piece of pork shoulder). And you can marinate the pork overnight in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder (or minced garlic) and rosemary. When cooked make a sammy with long hots and sharp provolone.
Remove fat cap before making final sandwiches? hahahahahaha who is this guy, fat is flavor!
Oh yeah! Yum.
John's Roast Pork, South Philly. The best
I go ahead and wrap my big sammiches (chop cheese, steak etc.) at home because it makes assembly much more forgiving and eating much less messy. But you'd have no way to see the finished product on vid so I get it.
I could not click on this fast enough. Dinic's is insanely good
Flavor profile of the roast pork is not a replacement or variation of a cheesesteak. Totally different sandwich that is just amazing. Must use broccoli rabe not spinach.
I've had the pork sandwich in Philly and I like it more than the cheese steak. Love these.
I'm from So. Philly and I approve of this recipe. Personally, I like long Hots or cherry peppers on mine. And I'm so glad you didn't sear the pork first – it settles a long-standing argument between my husband and me – my family never seared the pork!
This looks so delicious, cannot wait to try it!
Love John's Roast Pork. But Dinics as was mentioned, rabe is my preference. Thanks for walking us through this recipe!
Times like this make me so happy I have a meat slicer 😁
Where is broccoli rabe/ rapini sold?
Great work! Suggest you just wrap it with some paper or foil at the end.
Brian is amazing!! The roast looks delicious. Awesome video!!
CHEESE STEAKS MUST BE AN EASTERN THING OUT WEST WE HAVE STEAK SANDWICHES GOOD OLE MEAT AND BREAD!!!!!!! SERVED WITH FRECH FRIED PATATERS!!!!!
I am not familiar with this but I don't see how it would be much different from a pulled pork sandwich with provelone without the BBQ fixins. Furthermore, do they ever add mushrooms and onions to the sandwich.
Go to Porkys Point in North Philly. 5th St & Rising Sun Ave. ❤
I’ve had decent cheesesteaks in many places but this you can only get in Philly. A world class sammich!
Awesome Looking Samich!!!!!
Why not wrap the sandwich? I do that even for home service.
Looks gross
Ok this looks amazing.
The only thing I’m doing differently is the cheesing of the bread. If you follow Brian’s directions and cheese both sides, you’ve created a shield for the au jus that inhibits it from penetrating the bread. Cheese ONE side and let the juices sink in! Delish!
That does look delicious, but wouldn't it be better to butterfly that pork, spread with rub, tie up and cook? Just seems like the pork would absorb more of the flavor throughout.
Thank you!
Make a sandwich for Bridget!
Freakishly small whisk
Thank you for this one its my favorite sandwich
I was in PR many yrs ago and I had a roast pork sandwich and it is the best sandwich by far that I have ever had..
I’m watching this and actually salivating!
Roast pork sandwiches really are the greatest ever. Props to ATK for this content!
My gosh, I really am hungry now. I have a pork roast in my freezer that I was saving for when my Son came to visit but I’m taking it out now and hopefully will enjoy it tomorrow for supper.
needs a long hot but looks right to me.
The roast pork sammich is better than cheese steak. If you go to Philly , the 2 best places are Dinic's roast pork with brocolli rabe( pronounced rob) their cheese that is sharp , & John's which we like best, but they use spinach instead of brocolli rabe & their cheese is not quite as sharp,both places are great though
I prefer DiNic's in Reading Terminal and no broccoli rabe!
I like it with hot pickled peppers
Looks perfect! 🤤
yummy. Doesn't seem like the bread would get much chance to soak up any of the liquid as the cheese is in the way.
I don't disagree with your bread choice at all. Imho, I would "belly" the bread with gently removing about half of the center portion of cut bread. I think the sandwich is easier to eat that way. I am not a fan of broccoli rabe, and would substitute grilled onions. Of course, I would taste the pork first before putting it on bread. I love the flavor of freshly ground black on pork, but it was cooked with red pepper flakes.
Gotta make it deluxe and put some roasted peppers on top
You can’t go wrong with John’s Roast Pork, they also make excellent cheesesteaks. DiNics in Reading Terminal is a classic, they also have an Italian roast pork which is a personal favorite. If you want something a little different Vincenzo’s pairs broccoli rabe and sharp provolone with meatballs and it’s fantastic.
Yummy Deliciousness! Blessing to you ALL! ♥️✝️🥪👍
I bet arugula would be good on it!
I was the cook at our tailgating at the Eagles games for 6 years. I bought my rolls at Carangi's the morning of gametime. This did a great example of a sliced pork sandwich. Also, before you die, go to John's roast pork in South Philly. I will try this at home now. Side note: i never cooked a hotdog or hamburger while tailgating. That is amateur cooking.
John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia. Yes I know Philly is known for the cheesesteak, but they also lay claim to the best roast pork sandwich. I love the sandwich but don’t like that bitter tasting broccoli rabe that they lay on top.
In Philadelphia the roast pork sandwich is the Other sandwich, just as popular as the cheese steak. ✌️