As someone who lives in the Philly area, I can confirm these sandwiches are amazing. PSA- they use sharp provolone, which makes a big difference in my opinion.

100% true. The cheesesteak gets the press, and is always a great option , but the hot roast pork is king. John’s Roast Pork being the Cadillac of sandwiches.

Had the roast pork/brocolli rabe sandwich at DiNic’s in Reading Market a few years ago🤤 I love Philly’s but I think I like the Roast pork better, and after watching this vid I think I could tackle this at home. The culo is the best part of the Italian 🥖😉😊

This is one of those IYKYK in Philly

100% the superior Philly sandwich. Source - am a Philadelphian Specifically, if in the area, make your way to John's Roast Pork.

SHARP Provolone! Makes all the difference in the world.

Been making this for years. To me, much better than a cheesesteak. Made correctly it’s amazing.

Absolutely correct. I have lived in and a round Philadelphia my whole life. Hot roast pork with a little of the gravy, sharp provolone and then your choice of long hots, roasted red peppers or broccoli rabe. Better than a cheesesteak any day of the week. I’ve never seen it pulled and shredded but I understand that is easier for the home cook rather than slicing.

Quality recipe with an absolutely quality soundtrack. I'm so happy you used that song.

Yes there was a place in Conshohocken called Mastrocola’s they had a Roast Pork sandwich that was out of this world!! The cheese was so sharp it made your mouth bleed. Then one day out of the blue they closed. It was our loss I wish they were still there. Go Birds!!!

this is awesome! keep 'em coming brother!

That looks so good. I am so going to make this thanks.

I was thrilled when I saw this. Being from Philly, when someone looking for a good cheese steak place asks me where I go, I always say, if you want a real Philly sandwich get a hot roast pork with Broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. I take them to John's Roast pork in South Philly or DiNics at the Reading terminal. I started making this myself recently and then this popped up. I am looking forward to trying this recipe. I do have to say, though, that the tomato paste was a new thing for me to see in this.

That's a beautiful thing! I make a lot of pork shoulder because it's cheap and very versatile. But I've never seasoned it this way. I'll give this a try. I cook it in the crockpot just because it's easy to throw it in there in the morning before work. I also love the flash method for the broccoli rabe. Can't wait to try that too!

So, I have made this Roasted Pork many times and I have to say that this is the best I've ever had. I put this on as a special at my restaurant and we SELL OUT! Very good. Thank you.

THIS IS TOP SHELF ! Thank you !

Bro your awesome keep up the great work. I always look for new recipes from you. Also put fam and friends on to you. Thx for making it simple and fun.

Every time I see this sandwich on tv it makes my mouth water. It’s like the Chicago beef but pork. I live in Chicago and if I’m eating the sandwich at home I add broccolini.

Just finished trying your pork roast and is it exceptional!! Has the best flavor and I have a feeling tomorrow will be even better, if it last that long!!! We didn’t eat it in the sandwich form yet but we will definitely try it that way!!

5+ hours of cooktime/prep - "Easier to make than a cheesesteak" Looks amazing, despite my sentiment.

Gotta try this Looks amazing

Love this sandwich, even making it for a few years, garden fresh rhab is amazing

that looks so good!

I went to philly recently (great food, but don’t recommended in the slightest) and every single local I spoke with said the philly cheese steak is where it's at! I think it's primarily since getting a high quality cheesesteak is super easy. Just go to any bodega and you'll have a damn good cheesesteak, but for roast pork it's harder.

Another masterpiece. As usual, failure to disappoint in any way whatsoever.

Just made this. Its now a part of my life!......wow!

looks great! gonna see if i can try this out this weekend! 🙂

Dude this sandwich at reading Market is a mind melting experience. Beyond mind melting. First thing I grab in Philly

Love the classic “enormous first bite of a sandwich” thumbnail on this video.

I was at a sandwich shop in Philly years ago ... I'm from NY and went there specifically for this sandwich. When I got up to the counter to order, the friendly philly citizen taking orders refused to serve me. why? i was wearing a Mets hat. I thought he was joking, but nope. I had to leave the store and give my money to a friend to go in and get my sandwich. lesson learned. Love ya, philly.

I know as a #NewYorker that U R familiar with a #PuertoRican 🇵🇷 Perñil which has been a holiday dish in most #Boricua homes for DECADES. I believe the method/technique may be over 75 years old. Anyway, I grew up in the #Bronx #NYC & my Father used to eat the SAME PREPARED FOODS as some of our neighbors.. esp. those from #Sicily #Italy from which many of them would tease each other b/c the dish names were very different, BUT the dishes were almost identical. BTW, we also make a sandwich from our Perñil.. but as you prpbably know the #Cubans in Florida have a more famous sandwich than we do.. they call it.. a #Cuban Sandwich. Delicious! Your Boneless Pork Butt/Shoulder looks equally delicious. #ThankYou for the recipe & how to make the sandwich. I now know how to make a Boneless Pork Butt/Shoulder 3 beautiful ways : #PuertoRican 🇵🇷 Perñil, #Cuban styled & #Italian styled.. my guests will always love it whichever way I decide to make it as I can definitely cook it more often. A great holiday weekend meal. Now, let's not get into any *side* dishes which make it harder to leave the dining table.. gracefully. (wink) Great dish & sandwich.✌🏾😍

Wow, that looks amazing!

Man, I cannot wait to try this at home. I just picked up a pork butt. Perfect idea for this looks delicious.

Bro, you his is how I like to eat, I love what you’re showing us!

i need to try this!😋

Thank you for showing me how to make perfect Philly cheeseteaks

Amazing, as always!

I did not know this sandwich existed, and now I gotta have one!

Looks great! Seeing more and more chefs using Graza, love my sizzle and drizzle. When i had my pork sandwich in Philly they used sharp provolone, was awesome.

Outstanding show, thanks

In Ca we have pork shoulder and pork butt like that all the time, but usually on soft tacos. It’s Mexican style, called carnitas. The seasoning is different, but it’s shredded , or “forked” and mixed with the juices. The seasoning is a dry rub of ancho chili powder, Chipotle, brown sugar, garlic, a few others, you roast to get a crust, then you braise it in orange juice or apple cider. On tacos, you add salsa, toppings like onion, cilantro, jalapeños. When I get a pork butt, I’m probably gonna want to make carnitas with it! So good! But I’ll have my cheesesteaks another day, always with a good flavorful provolone. But Stephens’s recipe is a good one!

That looks amazing 😊

YESSSSS!!! 😋🌟💕 Thank u so much!

Philly approved! I work the door at a Philly live music venue, and get asked for food recs all the time. I'm only recommending the roast pork if I like you. Everyone else can go choke down a cheesesteak.

Good video. Born and raised in NE Philly in the 60’s. Grew up on hoagies, soft pretzels, scrapple and pepper-pot soup.

Steve- you have taken your game to an elite level!! WOW!

First got exposed to this sandwich at Dinac's in Reading Terminal Market. 100% my go-to whenever I'm in Philly.

Philly guy, can confirm. Always gotta get friends from out of town a roast pork

Can't wait to make this

As an adopted Philadelphia jawn, I gotta say it's the sandwich capital of the world. Cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches, hoagies. For a roast pork sandwich you go to John's Roast Pork (they serve it with spinach) or DiNic's (they serve it with broccoli rabe). For a cheesesteak go to Angelo's Pizzeria (also have one of the best pizzas in North America) or once again go to John's Roast Pork (believe me they sell a great cheesesteak too).

You're awesome, man. Great video as usual.

Until a couple years ago I had only heard of the Philly cheeesesteak, but then a place opened up in my neighborhood that had this pork sandwich. I was blown away by it! I figured it was maybe an addition to the menu for folks who might not like beef. But then I learned it was also a legit sandwich from Philly. And yeah I think I like this better too. But the cheesesteak is pretty amazing too.

I’ve been waiting YEARS for this video!!!!

Damn, that looks great. It’s because of you that I know how to make Philly cheesesteak so I’m definitely giving this one a go!

Now I know what im making this weekend!

Heck yeah! Where I live, boneless pork shoulder is ONE THIRD the price of something like beef chuck. This spice blend looks epic!

We do have the best roast pork, cheese steak & roast beef. All in South Philly JON'S has the pork sammy, limited days/hrs. DeNics is runner up. Nicks roast beef, unbelievable 😋 Cheesesteak, depends on your preference of meat/bread styling... finely chopped or not, crusty or softer roll, but the best steaks aren't at the tourist traps on 9th st

Love it.. Never seen it before..

Love it that you mentioned Frank for his method, lightning kale is legit

Everyone in Philly have a favorite place to get cheese steaks and roast pork sandwiches. My first choice is George 's on 9th St. And if he's closed we go to John's on Oregon. Both have good roast pork. Your roast pork sandwich looks delicious 😋

I love all your videos!!!

Thanks .. I’m on it!!

I'm gonna have to try this but probably do it on the smoker for the first half.

Not gonna lie, last time in Philly we went out of our way to check out John’s roast pork. We wished we had a cheesesteak. I think its one of those things you had to grow up eating to love…

I'm making this. Reminds me of a place in Boston North End that has a great sausage/rabe sandwich. I miss that sandwich so I'm making yours. Actually yours looks better.

i would like a short regarding the story about the bread, thanks in advance steven

It's 521am, and I'm about to take my wife to work in an hour..and I can't wait...because I'm going straight to the grocery store and making this tonight!!

Bro! Why do you not have a show on the food network? You describe and execute recipes that people can recreate! High regard for you!

Broccoli Rabe, or bitter broccoli as some here in Philly would call it is great with a lot of things. The key is making sure to cook it enough. I think there is a tendency to undercook it when using fast cook Spinach like techniques. It can be tough and overly bitter. I won’t get into the debate over Cheese Steaks versus a Pork Sandwich, but it’s nice to have the option and to change it up. As others have mentioned the Hoagies are great too. If you feel you need even more change you can also seek out one of the great Vietnamese Pork Belly Banh Mi Sandwiches here in Philly. Never boring.

This channel deserves way more likes!!! Come on guys!!

OMG this looks DELICIOUS

I'm originally from South Philly, I used to eat these all the time! I haven't had broccoli Raabe in a while 😋👅😋😋😋😋

My favorite. Great job like always bro.

This guy is great!

Nothing but thank and appreciate ya

You & Frank Prisinzano have changed my life in the kitchen.

Just a heads up; sharp provolone is best and you can swap out the broccoli rab for spinach

Another Masterpiece!

As a philly native who's eating his fair share of roast pork I can confirm and this looks really damn good

you gave me a great ideal if in pinch for time get some good Italian sausage to do same steps. it probably wouldn't taste as good as what you made but would work when press for time.

brilliant reasoning for the provolone placement

Roast Pork with broccoli rabe is amazing!

You're totally right. Pork sandwiches are a big deal in Philly. Remember going to Reading Terminal Market and eating something very similar at Dinic's. I'm going to try your recipe. You did an awesome job with breaking down the explanation of the recipe and steps. Sandwich looks amazing.

Interesting, the way Broccoli Rabe is cooked is almost identical to Gai Lan. Maybe using this technique to make a Vietnamese sandwich with Gai Lan would work too

God damn, dude. This looks incredible.

Need that Italian long hot on there brother! We use rosemary and oregano here in Philly and no tomato paste but it looks amazing. You kicked it up!!

Extra sharp provolone is a must!

love!

Friendly note - @7:52 - beef? Awesome sammie bro, and thanks for all you do here, truly inspirational.

Nice!

Beautiful

Right on, it’s a fantastic sandwich. If you’re visiting Philly DiNics in center city or John’s Roast Pork (who also make some of the best cheesesteaks too) in south Philly are two top spots. I like to get mine deluxe at DiNics with rabe and peppers, plus a bit of horseradish in there too. It’s a wallop of pungent savory goodness and it will cure whatever ails you. Garlicky broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and meat are a generally solid combo. There’s a place called Vincenzos in south Philly that does it with meatballs or chicken cutlets and they’re both great. Angelo’s does a meatball sandwich that way too.

Good job

from philly and love these damn sandwiches so much but never thought to make it like carnitas (even though now I realize I have been served it like this multiple times before). now it's in the dutch oven as we speak! long hots are king in this imo and I think I might try tossing some eggplant in there too

I noticed you called it beef during the sandwich presentation. Not that it matters because it still looks mouth watering amazing!

Tan excelente!

I lived in Philly for 15 years and YOU AIN'T LYIN!'

7:52. “The beef (?) is juicy.” 😂😮

“The beef is juicy” wrong animal homie😉 but that looks so darn good. I love all of your recipes man, this will be on my shopping list for this weekend.

It's nice to see them already mentioned in the comments, but It can't be said enough, DiNic's at Reading terminal market is legit phenomenal. I actually prefer the Italian pulled pork and brisket of beef over the roast variants, but all of them are great. Little insider tip, you can ask for a 50/50 split of two types. The provolone and sweet peppers are a must. Not a huge fan of the broccoli rabe, but that's personal preference. In my opinion, the hot peppers are not worth it as they usually have hot peppers that you can add on top sitting on the table. The combination of sweet and hot is better imo.