Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs Recipe

Name: Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 5-pound pork shoulder, boned, skin-on; 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2/3 palmful; 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, half a palmful; 1 head (8 to 10 cloves) garlic, finely chopped; Kosher salt and coarse black pepper; 1 small onion, peeled1 teaspoon baking soda, optional; EVOO, for liberal drizzling; 2 bundles broccoli rabe, trimmed into 5- to 6-inch stalks; 10 ciabatta rolls, 6 to 8 inches long; 1 large ripe lemon, zested and reserved; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 fresh Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Servings: persons

One 5-pound pork shoulder, boned, skin-on
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2/3 palmful
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, half a palmful
1 head (8 to 10 cloves) garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
1 small onion, peeled1 teaspoon baking soda, optional
EVOO, for liberal drizzling
2 bundles broccoli rabe, trimmed into 5- to 6-inch stalks
10 ciabatta rolls, 6 to 8 inches long
1 large ripe lemon, zested and reserved
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 fresh Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the pork and broccoli rabe: Butterfly the pork, cut the meat across, but not all the way through, and open the shoulder up like a book.
3
If the meat is a little uneven, then pound it out to even.
4
Sprinkle the pork evenly across the surface with the rosemary, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic and some salt and pepper.
5
Grate the onion over the meat with the large side of a box grater or with a wide tooth fine grater and spread it around the meat.
6
Roll and tie the pork with kitchen string to secure.
7
If using, rub the skin with the baking soda for extra crispy skin.
8
Drizzle or spray with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9
Roast the pork on the center rack, covered with foil, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours.
10
Remove the foil and broil to crisp the skin, 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Let the pork rest before slicing.
12
Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet.
13
Salt the water, then add the rabe and boil to cook out the bitterness, 5 to 7 minutes.
14
Drain.
15
For the gremolta: Place the lemon zest on a cutting board and pile the parsley, garlic and chiles on top.
16
Finely chop them all together to combine them.
17
Cut the zested lemon into 10 wedges.
18
Toast the split ciabatta and drizzle with EVOO.
19
Arrange 3 to 4 thin slices of pork in sandwich and douse with a squirt of lemon juice, top with gremolata and rabe and set tops in place.

514

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 5-pound pork shoulder, boned, skin-on, 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2/3 palmful, 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, half a palmful, and more.

Yes, Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs 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!

Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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