Italian Grilled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Italian Grilled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 (2 3/4-pound) boneless pork loin; 1 bunch broccoli rabe; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 12 1/2-ounce smoked provolone cheese slices; 6 hoagie rolls, split

Servings: persons

1
Stir together 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, rosemary, 3 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
2
Place pork in a baking dish; rub pork with garlic mixture.
3
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
4
Let pork stand at room temperature 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, light 1 side of grill, heating to 350 to 400 (medium/high) heat; leave other side unlit.
6
Place pork over lit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 4 minutes, turning often.
7
Transfer pork to unlit side of grill, and grill, covered with grill lid, 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145.
8
Remove from grill, and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
9
Remove florets from broccoli rabe.
10
Trim and discard 1/2 inch of stem from bottom of broccoli rabe.
11
Cook leaves and stems in boiling water 2 minutes.
12
Add florets; cook 5 minutes.
13
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water, and plunge into an icewater bath.
14
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
15
Add remaining garlic and red pepper; saute 1 minute.
16
Add broccoli; saute 5 minutes.
17
Add reserved 1/2 cup water; cook 2 more minutes.
18
Arrange 2 cheese slices on bottom halves of rolls; top with pork, broccoli and tops of rolls.

1577

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Italian Grilled Pork Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Grilled Pork Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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