Game Day Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches

Name: Game Day Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches
Prep time: 9 h
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 anchovy filets, mashed; 454 grams broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed; 946 milliliters store-bought or homemade pickled cherry peppers; 59 milliliters cider vinegar; 6 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 whole bone-in, skin-on pork shoulder, 8 to 12 pounds total; 18 slices sharp Provolone cheese; 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes, plus more to taste, divided; 36 slider-sized soft rolls, such as Martins Party-Sized Potato Rolls, split in half and toasted lightly

Game Day Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 71g of protein, 41g of fat, and a total of 1331 calories. Head to the store and pick up sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe, pickled cherry peppers, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cherry you could follow this main course with the Fresh Cherry Scones as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 9 hours.

Instructions

Cook pork according to our Ultra-Crispy Slow-Cooked Pork Recipe.

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Cooked Pork

Pork

While pork cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

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Water

Pork

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Pot

Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green but still crunchy, about 2 minutes.

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Broccoli Rabe

Remove broccoli rabe and run under cool water to chill. Spin in a salad spinner to dry. Set aside.

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Broccoli Rabe

Water

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Salad Spinner

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Red Pepper Flakes

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Garlic

Add broccoli rabe and stir to coat with oil. Continue cooking until broccoli rabe is fully tender, about 2 minutes.

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Broccoli Rabe

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Transfer to a large bowl and set aside or refrigerate until ready to construct sandwiches.

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Bowl

When pork is cooked, remove skin (if present) and chop into fine pieces. Shred meat from bones and discard bones.

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Meat

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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.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Vinegar

Pepper

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Salt

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Bowl

To serve: Preheat broiler to high.

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Broiler

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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Broccoli Rabe

Pulled Pork

Cheese