JOSH'S ROAST PORK SANDWICH

Josh's Roast Pork Sandwich image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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2 pounds boneless pork loin
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Big Daddy Seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli rabe, cleaned and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
4 to 6 ciabatta rolls
1 pound provolone, sliced
Cracked black pepper
1/2 cup smokey paprika
1/4 cup granulated onion powder
1/4 cup granulated garlic powder
3 tablespoons seasoned salt
1/4 cup fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Rub pork loin with 1/2 cup Big Daddy Seasoning and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. In a large cast-iron pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; Seer pork loin on all sides and both ends.
Add pork to a roasting pan with rack and roast in oven for approximately 1 hour until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice pork very thin.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add broccoli rabe and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain from water and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain from ice water.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add remaining oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant. Add the cooked broccoli rabe. Add 2 tablespoons Big Daddy Seasoning and mix together. Remove from pan.
Assemble ciabatta rolls upside down; add provolone cheese, pork and broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toast sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
In a large bowl, mix ingredients together.