These savory dinner-sized sandwiches are
a meal in themselves. The pork simmers in the slow cooker with
garlic, Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. Layer pork in
submarine rolls with cheese and bell pepper rings for a New York-style
treat. Serve with potato chips and lots of napkins.
Italian Pork
Sub Sandwiches
- 1 (2-pound) boneless pork
loin roast
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup balsamic vinegar
6 ounces sliced Fontina or Mozzarella cheese
1 large bell pepper, cut into rings
6 Italian submarine rolls, split, or 1 10-inch round focaccia
bread, cut horizontally in half and into wedges.
- In large skillet heat
olive oil over medium-high heat; brown pork on all sides. Sprinkle
pork with Italian seasoning and garlic; place in 4-quart slow
cooker and pour vinegar over. Cover and cook on low heat setting
for 6-8 hours, until pork is very tender. Reserve a cup of juices.
Slice pork and portion onto sandwich rolls or focaccia, top with
cheese and pepper rings. Drizzle each sandwich with some of the
reserved juices.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
