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   Every so often we cook a pork butt and have had to come up with other things beside roast pork dinners to do with all the pork. There's a sandwich from the Philly area that has matched the famous cheesesteak there. We had some sent to us because Carol had never had one. It was a big hit so we set out to make our own with the leftover pork. We saw one of the cooking shows visit the source of the original one - Tommy DiNic's in the Reading Market. He showed how they were made so we set to work. This is pretty authentic.

                   Philly Roast Pork Sandwich
                             Carol and Bill
tender roast pork
some au jus from cooking it
broccoli rabe or spinach
very sharp aged provolone
oregano to taste
1 garlic clove
a little vegetable oil
a little chicken broth
salt and pepper
grated parmesan and/or red chili flakes

Instructions

Slice precooked pork thinly. It's easier to do when it's cold.

Clean and trim either broccoli rabe or spinach. Start a pan with a little vegetable oil and roast the garlic. Add the greens and cook down until softened. Add parmesan and chili pepper flakes if desired. Add salt, pepper, and oregano to taste. remove from pan.

Turn temperature down and warm the pork with a little of the au jus from cooking it.

Warm long sandwich roll with the provolone until the cheese begins to melt.