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    Roasted Pork Sandwich

    Published: Jul 30, 2018 · Modified: Jan 23, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A mouthwatering roasted pork sandwich stacked with slow roasted pork loin, caramelized onions, and melted Provolone cheese on a crusty roll slathered with homemade honey mustard.

    The fact that roasted pork sandwiches are not more popular is a gol-dang travesty. The fact that nobody says gol-dang anymore is also a gol-dang travesty. Well, hold on to your britches ladies and gentleman, because we are tackling the best gol-dang roasted pork sandwich I reckon your lil' ol' tastebuds ever fancied.

    Roasted Pork Sandwich

    Best Cut of Pork for Sandwiches

    The best cut of pork depends on the type of sandwich you wish to make. Pork shoulder is recommended for shredded pork sandwiches, like pulled-pork, however, you will want a much leaner cut for a roasted pork sandwich. Instead, a pork loin is ideal. It is flavorful, yet lean, less expensive than a tenderloin, and perfect for slicing. Though not truly authentic, you can even get away with using a pork loin for the Midwestern classic Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich too, just don't tell anyone I said that.

    How to Roast Pork Loin

    Pork loin can easily be roasted in the oven by baking at 350 degrees for about an hour. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the loin, so be sure to use a digital thermometer. It is done when it reaches 145 degrees. 

    My favorite way to roast pork loin for sandwiches is on the grill. Grilled pork loin isn't much more difficult than oven roasting, yet is infinitely more flavorful. I highly recommend giving it a try.

    Roasted Pork Sandwich recipe

    Roasted Pork Sandwich Toppings

    You can certainly customize your roasted pork sandwich with the toppings of your choice, however, I will be happy to recommend a few of my favorites. The sweetness of caramelized onions really shine on this sandwich, though simply sauteing or grilling onions is delicious too. I love the flavor of stone ground mustard with pork so I made a stone ground honey mustard to pair with this recipe. However, I often use my Balsamic Peppered Mayo Burger Sauce on my roasted pork sandwiches too.

    I think the best cheese for topping this sandwich is Provolone. It provides the creaminess you want, yet is mild in flavor so it will not overpower the other flavors. If you want to go in a completely different direction try Swiss cheese topped with homemade sauerkraut.

    Roasted Pork Sandwich Bread

    Best Bread for Roasted Pork Sandwiches

    A crusty roll, like French Bread, is perfect for roasted pork sandwiches. The crisp exterior lends fantastic texture to the sandwich, and pork loin is a hearty enough protein to stand up to a bit of chewiness in the loaf. This pairing is worthy of the finest bistros!

    How to Make Roasted Pork Sandwiches Better

    Making a great sandwich is more than just piling ingredients on bread. Taking a few extra steps will really transform your sandwich into a restaurant quality meal. In particular, I recommend toasting the bread as it adds texture and warms the bread for better flavor. I also recommend quickly broiling the sandwich (open faced) to melt the cheese. Be careful to watch it though so it does not burn.

    Roasted Pork Sandwich

    Roasted Pork Sandwich

    A mouthwatering Roasted Pork Sandwich stacked with slow roasted pork loin, grilled onions, and melted Provolone cheese on a crusty roll slathered with homemade honey mustard.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Resting time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb Pork loin
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Salt
    • 1 medium Onion (see notes)
    • ½ pound Provolone Cheese (sliced)
    • Crusty French Bread (enough for 8 servings)

    Stone Ground Honey Mustard

    • ¼ cup Mayo
    • 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon fresh Ground Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Rub the pork loin with cooking oil and dust with salt and pepper, or your desired seasonings.
    • Place in the oven and roast until digital thermometer reads 145 degrees, approximately 1 hour.
    • While pork is roasting saute, grill, or caramelized onions. (see note)
    • Remove pork loin from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
    • While pork loin is resting slice open the French Bread and lightly toast the interior until beginning to brown. This can be done in toaster, in a hot skillet, or under the broiler.
    • Thinly slice the pork and place on the French bread, then top with Provolone cheese. With the sandwich lying open, place briefly under the broiler set on High until cheese is melted.
    • Remove from the broiler and top with onions and honey mustard and serve immediately. 

    Stone Ground Honey Mustard

    • Prepare the honey mustard while pork is roasting by combining mayo, mustard, honey, and ground pepper in a small bowl. 

    Notes

    You can rub the pork loin with your favorite seasonings if desired.
     
    Caramelized onions taste best in my opinion. However, I recommend using sweet onions rather than red onion if you are caramelizing. Check this out to learn How To Caramelize Onions.
     
    I believe Stone Ground Mustard works particularly well with this recipe, however, you are welcome to substitute your favorite mustard, such as my Easy Honey Mustard recipe.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will want to check out my Classic Cuban Sandwich too.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 468mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Bruce

      October 10, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      Delicious. Forgot the onions. But used home made Outback copy cat honey mustard. Excellent.

      Reply
    2. Kerry

      July 30, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      Would it work to start the loin on the grill for a short time to put some grilled flavor on the loin and than finish in the oven?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        August 04, 2021 at 8:55 am

        Yes it will

        Reply
    3. Pam

      September 20, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      We had leftover smoked pork tenderloin and I was searching for a sandwich recipe to make. This recipe was awesome! My husband loved it as much as me and we agreed that we would make it for company. It is on the agenda for tomorrow’s night dinner too! Thank you! We used a baguette versus French Bread as that is what we had on hand. Was tasty!!

      Reply
    4. Kelly Grant

      July 05, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      Delicious! I marinated the meat in Allegro Smoked Marinade and cooked it in the oven. The sweet flavor from the mustard and onions made it so tasty!

      Reply
    5. Ardeith

      June 21, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      This was a great sandwich! Such depth of flavor with the caramelized onions, the honey mustard sauce. Everyone in my family ate at least 1 1/2 sandwiches!

      Reply
    6. Karen

      August 06, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      I’m trying this tonight! I’ll let you know what it ranks with my family of sworn carnivores!

      Reply
    7. Nancy

      March 11, 2019 at 9:30 am

      DO you cooked covered?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        March 11, 2019 at 9:46 am

        No, you can just place it in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet.

        Reply
      • Patty

        January 04, 2022 at 1:40 pm

        5 stars
        Love this sandwich the sauce is delicious and the sandwich is out of this world!!

        Reply
    8. Linda

      February 25, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      This is definite “must try” recipe when we finally get some grilling weather! Love the unusual topping suggestions as well. My husband will LOVE this sandwich.

      Reply
    9. Jeff

      September 27, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Holy cow, this is a serious sandwich!

      Reply

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