Any "rules" for roast pork?

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Sorbet)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:13:58 GMT

The bread should be toasted as it would give another texture dimension to an otherwise delicious looking sandwich. I might opt for some hot sauce too!

Can we make it tempeh instead of pork..laughs..just kidding.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Foodosaurus)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:06:28 GMT

I just had this for lunch: http://img203.imageshack....pg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">

It was from Pure Pizza in Berlin, CT. http://www.purepizzaberlin.com/ It was on their weekly specials:

Porketta and Broccoli Rabe Grinder - $7.95
Succulent hot thinly sliced porketta au jus with garlic sautéed broccoli rabe and provolone cheese on an
authentic Arthur Avenue Baking Company grinder roll delivered fresh daily.

Not exactly the same as I remember from Tony Luke's, and not nearly as messy. But it was a great lunch, and I would order it again if they offered it.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (eruby)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:43:50 GMT

Foodosaurus

You can order it with Spinach instead of Rabe at Tony Luke's. The meat and the greens are so moist that you don't really need anything else on it.

John's Roast Pork (not far from Tony Luke's) only has spinach, no rabe. It's among my favorite sandwiches anywhere.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Foodosaurus)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:21:06 GMT

You can order it with Spinach instead of Rabe at Tony Luke's. The meat and the greens are so moist that you don't really need anything else on it.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (crazybob)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:10:51 GMT

I see that roast pork is 6.25 @ Tony Luke's, & 8.25 @ Campo's. (googled).

What's the favorite condiments to put on it besides rabe?

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:50:54 GMT

jmckee

Michael Hoffman

badbyron722

What is rabe? Looks kind of like spinich.

Broccoli rabe is also known as rapini. It's a bitter green that loses its bitterness with blanching, while retaining it's wonderful flavor.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/broccolirabe.htm

Also known as broccoli di rape. Blanching and sauteing quickly in olive oil and garlic makes it something fabulous.

Add some cannellini beans when sauteing and serve it with some hot and sweet Italian sausage for a very satisfying meal.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (jmckee)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:28:50 GMT

Michael Hoffman

badbyron722

What is rabe? Looks kind of like spinich.

Broccoli rabe is also known as rapini. It's a bitter green that loses its bitterness with blanching, while retaining it's wonderful flavor.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/broccolirabe.htm

Also known as broccoli di rape. Blanching and sauteing quickly in olive oil and garlic makes it something fabulous.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (boyardee65)

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:32:43 GMT

We can't get anything like this here in Alaska. (alas) I have to make it here at home! I don't really like broccoli or rabe so I'll skip it. Great pictures though.

As far as I know there are no rules to putting katsup on anything other than a hot dog. Only mustard will do!!!!!

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (sonjaab)

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:10:09 GMT

Drool..............A hot (aka warm) roast pork from Di-Nics (Philly or Jersey) or Johns Pork (Philly) with provalone and rabe would be delish right now!

But sadly I am sitting in Syracuse right now!

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:14:42 GMT

badbyron722

What is rabe? Looks kind of like spinich.

Broccoli rabe is also known as rapini. It's a bitter green that loses its bitterness with blanching, while retaining it's wonderful flavor.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/broccolirabe.htm

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (joerogo)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:13:06 GMT

Brad_Olson, This was my first Traditional Philly Roast Pork. It is a very wet sandwich(like Chicago Beef), so putting the cheese on first protects the bun. The heat from the meat melts the cheese as you eat it.

Ketchup? Isn't that the red stuff that Wisconsin people put on their Pizza?

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (harriet1954)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:57:29 GMT

Here is my roast pork with provolone from Tony Luke's at Citizens Bank Park, 9/15/09 (please note I do not eat "greens" on roast pork. It's just my preference). Please excuse the cellphone picture:

The cheese is not melted and the bread is not toasted. This is a traditional roast pork without greens.

And here is my DELICIOUS (I thought it better than the above) same sandwich at DiNic's in Reading Terminal Market, 7/3/09:

Again, cheese not melted and bread not toasted. And of course, sharp provolone.

For those who don't understand about the traditions and makings of this sandwich, please visit my hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, partake of the real thing, talk to some people, and understand why you CAN'T change it.

It's regionalism.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (badbyron722)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:37:56 GMT

What is rabe? Looks kind of like spinich.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Greymo)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:35:51 GMT

You have managed to change the whole sandwich. I bet that you have never eaten one . I believe we were discussing the famous roast pork with rabe sandwich but I may be wrong.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (enginecapt)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:25:33 GMT

Brad_Olson

It looks like the bread is untoasted and the cheese is still fairly firm. Are these requirements for a traditional roast pork sandwich? Or is it OK to toast the bread and/or melt the cheese a little? Can I put ketchup on it?

Brad

Here are the rules:

1. Keep that nasty broccoli as far away from the sandwich as possible.
2. Grill the bread off with garlic butter.
3. Melt that frikkin cheese.
4. Add a little Pico Pica hot sauce.

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Foodosaurus)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:09:38 GMT

~*~*~*~*THIS IS A JOKE*~*~*~*~

Of course you can put ketchup on it.... It's not a hot dog!

Re:Any "rules" for roast pork? (Greymo)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:08:28 GMT

Add sharp provone to the to roll before hot meat. then the cheese can melt. After that top with broccoli rabe generously. Mnja! (And anyone who would think of ketchup on this masterpiece might better enjoy a burger at McDonald's.):D]

Any "rules" for roast pork? (ScreamingChicken)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:42:12 GMT

joerogo

Roast pork with provolone and rabe.

This is one serious good sandwich. The pork was fall apart tender with lots of garlic. Life is good.

It looks like the bread is untoasted and the cheese is still fairly firm. Are these requirements for a traditional roast pork sandwich? Or is it OK to toast the bread and/or melt the cheese a little? Can I put ketchup on it?

Brad