Slow Cooker Italian Roasted Pork Sandwiches | Game Day recipe to make!

Made in a slow cooker, this roasted pork sandwich is a hearty recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a big Game Day. Flavored with a quick homemade Italian style and topped with greens and cheese, the sandwich comes together quickly. And the best part is that the slow cooker does most of the work, so you can simply set it and finish it up later.
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Skip ahead:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Preparing the spices
03:02 Preparing the pork
05:29 Toasting the bread
06:44 Shredding the meat
08:19 Preparing dressing and greens
10:04 Assembling the sandwich
13:34 Tasting the sandwich
INGREDIENTS
For the pork shoulder:
- 1 ½ tsp fennel seed ground
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 head garlic
- 2 lb pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 12-oz jar giardiniera (reserve 2 tbsp brine for dressing)
For the sandwich:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 6 oz fontina cheese shredded
- sliced pepperoncini
For the dressed greens:
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp giardiniera brine
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cups loose greens
INSTRUCTIONS
For the pork shoulder:
- Grind the fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground fennel, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Set the prepared shoulder in a 4-quart slow cooker and rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder. To the slow cooker, add the head of garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and the giardiniera with the brine, reserving 2 tbsp of the brine for the dressing. Set the slow cooker and cook until the meat is tender and falls apart easily, 6-8 hours.
- Once the meat is cooked, shred it into small pieces and return to the slow cooker with the liquid.
For the dressed greens:
- In a medium bowl, combine the dried oregano, red chili flakes, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, reserved giardiniera brine, and olive oil. Whisk to combine and add the greens, tossing to combine.
For the sandwich:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the loaf of French bread in half horizontally. Place the halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the bread with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toast in the preheated oven until the bread is beginning to brown and slightly dry, 6-8 minutes.
- Once toasted, remove the bread from the oven and add the desired amount of meat to the bottom half of the bread. Sprinkle the meat with half of the shredded cheese and sprinkle the top half loaf of the bread with the remaining shredded cheese. Return the sandwich to the oven until the cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the sandwich from the oven and top it with the dressed greens and sliced pepperoncini. Place the top half of the loaf on top, creating the sandwich. Then slice and serve immediately.
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[@oceangolf3076]

You are so well spoken and descriptive. You make cooking exciting. I noticed the French bread off to the side before you mentioned that you baked it. It looks soooo delicious! Since finding you, I try more new recipes and ingredients than I ever did before. Thanks!

[@missmaam792]

I love the addition of "giardiniera", or preferably the Mexican version known as "escabeche" in the cooking base . . . thanks for sharing!

[@leonaleaver7477]

I love this guy you can tell this is his Passion

[@lanaritter9410]

Yummy!!! The tulips are beautiful!!!

[@katedorman7042]

I made (and several times since) your sheet pan nachos for last year’s Super Bowl…and it looks like I’m going to be making THIS for this year’s game. Mouth. Is. Watering!

[@angelaengler2387]

That looks amazing Kaleb! I’m definitely making it, I’m not much of a bread baker, that 🍞 you made is gorgeous, I hope I can find some at the grocery store similar to it🤤

[@ruthallen1159]

I can’t wait to make this version. Sounds and looks delicious!

[@alexandracruz7279]

You give the best tips ! Thank you for taking your time ..!

[@sonamdolma133]

Definitely, I will try this.

[@carolynvanderhoof2256]

So trying this. Looks delicious

[@DetourswithFrank]

I love watching you cook and share with everyone. Sadly I have not watched your videos for a while, but I really want to try this recipe. Thank you

[@markolson5315]

Great looking recipe. I'll definitely try it.

[@carissalizotte8977]

Great recipe for sure!

[@pixelkitty2583]

Definitely trying this. Love your channel! Thanks! 🙂🥰

[@kaythompson8721]

Thanks for another great one!! You ROCK🤩

[@Jeannified]

Holy cow, that looks like perfection!!!

[@brendamclean8447]

Delicious!

[@sandramulchahey8268]

That looks so delicious

[@sonialegault8673]

Looks fantastic 👌

[@louisecroft1914]

Fantastic!❤

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

This looks sooo good! 😍 I love fennel too.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

You make everything look so yummy but easy too 🤤

[@markriffey8899]

I love using the slow cooker. This looks incredible. Reminds me of the famous Philadelphia pork sandwich. I was sure he was from some Chicago suburb at first. Iowa is close enough.

[@lisawenzel2364]

Your bread is the best...its the only bread my kids want me to make...thank you for sharing...going to try this recipe...

[@debbiecapaldi2570]

Yummy! ❤

[@crystaldance5731]

Wow kaleb this is huge my son would be drooling thankyou must try looks so delicious 💕😊

[@hilaryquinn8673]

Oh, my word! I believe you!😊 I love giardiniera! I don’t think I’ve had with the pork. This is a must try! Thank you!

[@pam6670]

Love watching your videos! Always learn new things and you’re so fun😂 Unbelievable😂

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Looks wonderful. Making tonight but also going to put roasted red peppers on ours.

[@cesarbahar786]

Kaleb, your pork sandwich looks delicious. I can’t wait to make it and have one myself. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. 🤗😋🏡

[@bonniearey4406]

I so love you buddy! You are so much fun as you cook. Because of your response to the food when you taste it…I can almost taste it with you. The word “foodie” is definitely your middle name. Keep those recipes coming. Every one that I have made has been stellar! God bless. Grandma Bonnie SC

[@sherryruibamba8209]

hi i love ur dish so much

[@roberthicks5704]

That looks sooooo dang goooood. :)

[@guilyard612]

all I can say is YUMMY!! Thanks Kaleb!

[@okeday92]

Making this my today! Cant wait to eat delicious sandwiches later

[@okeday92]

Just had to follow up and let you know this was one of the easiest and most delicious sandwiches i ever made. I used individual club rolls for mine. Definitely going to add this to the rotation. Great recipe!

[@wendycole703]

I made that bread it's easy and good. That pork looks so yummy 😋

[@nancydushay5744]

Yum

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yummy 😋

[@angelacooper4043]

Awsome

[@annm6941]

Yummy! 🥰❤️✅

[@eyeswideopen5517]

Kaleb, you made that beautiful loaf of bread?? Is there a video already made for this? I’m not a big meat eater... but this sandwich looks freakin AMAZING. I’m on it! 👍🏻 I love your videos and food choices. Thank you

[@dhaus1743]

Will have to make this in April! I make a lot of pork roasts BBQ, etc to take a long for race outings(stepson & grandson race Outlaw Dirt Karts in Iowa -Newton & Knoxville/English Creek) Concessions are great, but for so many it gets expensive$ Baked beans, cheesy potatoes & beef burgers or pork are so much better. I have 3 crockpots & a Instapot😳😆🤷‍♀️

[@craftmom5302]

I'm also a fellow Iowan and breaded and fried tenderloins are also a very Iowan thing and I would love to see your take on one 🥰

[@angelatruly]

I will try this recipe soon. I went to a farm yesterday and they have many items that are made by the family. They had the jar of pickled veggies, but there was a different name. I can't remember the name, but it looks the same.

[@dmack7265]

I bet that is so freakin delicious.

[@Tazzitta]

O.M.G!!!!!! ☺️☺️😋😋😋😋

[@corinnanickel-kiko1164]

This looks delicious! Could you please advise, what is the best way to cook the meat, if you do not have a slow cooker? Thank you.

[@annfoehner4240]

This looks yummy! I'm a wondering if your oven is a confection over or a regular gas oven? I know your burners are gas. And why do you use Koshare salt instead of regular salt? I'd prefer to use Romaine lettuce instead of the arugula or those funky greens. Love these videos.

[@ellat8804]

I want the melty cheese! 😁

[@yoliee6736]

Love your videos. Where did you get the mortar and pestle? Its is 😎

[@melodynakamura4028]

I have one like it that I got from Target. Not sure where he got his though.

[@yoliee6736]

@@melodynakamura4028 Thank you.

[@ter8330]

So those pickled veggies better option than say, peppercinis which I would soak in, if i could!

[@maryaliftiras7591]

Hi kaleb i love your videos im from Canada what do i look for for the gardiner what is it exactly because i would like to make this but im stumped with the addition you put for the pulled pork thank you

[@CheezyReviews]

they're pickled peppers

[@reggie9334]

I’m so hungry

[@garystaab7835]

I'll bet some roasted red peppers would be good on it also.

[@beckynagy7289]

Some dip their bread in the juiceChicago style what is it called

[@hazaodenorth329]

Would I be able to add some of the Brine from the Slow Cooker for the Vinegarette???

[@BlueYiperoo]

Where do I get a small cookie sheet like yours?

[@melodynakamura4028]

They are Nordic Ware Quarter Sheet pans. I have two and they are the best. Perfect size for two or smaller portions. I also have a few half sheet size for baking cookies during the holidays. Amazon sells them but I recommend checking your local stores that sell bakeware.

[@ocelotxp]

"green stem... it's fine" No, it's not-- it's super bitter Remove it