Italian Pork Sandwiches (DiNic's Copycat Philly Pork Sandwich)

Name: Italian Pork Sandwiches (DiNic's Copycat Philly Pork Sandwich)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-5 pounds skinless pork shoulder (butterflied); Salt; 1½ tablespoons ground fennel seeds; 1½ tablespoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary ((minced)); 3 tablespoons fresh parsley ((minced)); 16 cloves garlic ((minced)); 2 yellow onions ((thinly sliced)); Olive oil; 4 cups pork, chicken or beef stock; ½ cup red wine; 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes ((425 g)); 2 bay leaves; 2 green bell peppers; 7 long hot green peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup olive oil; 7 cloves garlic ((chopped)); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 pounds broccoli rabe ((washed thoroughly and chopped into ½ inch pieces)); 12 crusty Italian rolls; 3-4 slices sharp provolone per sandwich; Jarred pepperoncinis

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:5h

This Italian Pork Sandwich recipe is our meticulous recreation of the classic Philly pork sandwich with broccoli rabe, provolone, and plenty of peppers.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:59:30 GMT