This weekend was spend in the kitchen cooking all sorts of goodies and trying out new recipes. I roasted a pork shoulder to make these amazing subs, experimented with cocktails and even made homemade ricotta, which by the way is the easiest thing to make. It came out amazing and I can not wait to use it in a baked stuffed shells recipe and share it with you. On Sunday I braised beef ribs in a spicy citrus based broth for 3 1/2 hours and even baked coconut macaroons. I don’t know where all this energy came from but weekends like this make me super happy.
I’ve been feeling sort of down lately, mostly because of the weather. It’s been a while since the sun graced us with its shine and warmth. The lack of it and the abundance of snow has been getting to me, but on Saturday we got our first beautiful day. I was able to run outdoors and the sun shining on my face helped shake the blues. In just a few weeks we will be going on a vacation, hello Bahamas and hopefully upon our return the winter will be gone for good.
This sub right here is no joke – it is AMAZINGLY good. It starts with a great pork shoulder recipe prepared with an italian seasoning rub and roasted to perfection. And it ends with a sandwich that’s loaded with slices of this moist deliciousness, garlicky broccoli rabe (rapini) and a scrumptious creamy horseradish sauce.
The recipe yields a lot of meat, which means one thing, great dinner recipes for weekdays with minimal work and most likely under 30 minutes. I’m thinking roasted pork & hominy stew, pork fried rice and Cuban Panini sandwiches. All this from putting in a little extra work over the weekend.
Happy Monday friends!
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- 6-8 lb pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- ½ tbsp granulated onion
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1½ tbsp kosher salt (more depending on the size)
- 2 cups of water
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rub the pork with olive oil & season generously with salt on both sides..
- Combine granulated garlic, onion, cumin and italian seasoning in a bowl. Rub all over the pork, place into a deep roasting dish with the skin & fat cap facing up.
- Add vinegar and water to the bottom of the pan, cover and roast for 3 hours lowering the heat to 350 for the last hour. Make sure to check and add more water if necessary to the bottom of the pan. (If you don't the juices will burn and give your pork a burnt taste)
- Let the pork rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
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- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp light sour cream
- 1 tbsp hot horseradish
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced (tip: use a fine cheese grater)
- salt & pepper to taste
- Stir all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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- 4-6 slices of pork (recipe above)
- 3 tbsp creamy horseradish sauce (recipe above)
- 1 demi baguette, split in half, then cut lengthwise
- ½ bunch broccoli rabe
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil then add broccoli rabe. Cook 3 minutes, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, stir in garlic and broccoli rabe. Season with salt and lemon juice. Cook about 2 minutes and remove from heat.
- To arrange the sandwich start by spreading the horseradish sauce over both sides of the bread. Top with slices of pork and broccoli rabe.
- Enjoy!
This sandwich looks incredible, Kathy! So many delicious flavors going on here. I love that creamy horseradish sauce. Looks delicious!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted..No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake
I love this!! What a fun sammie recipe! I love different kinds of sandwiches because they’re so versatile! Great recipe as usual!!
I can’t wait to see your homemade ricotta recipe! That sounds so fun! Glad you were able to run outside yesterday. And what a lucky girl to get to go the Bahamas soon! I bet the sunshine will be a welcome change in weather. This sandwich sounds delicious!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted..Orange Almond Salad with Avocado
Yum!! I finally found some pretty good gluten free baguettes so we have been having lots of sandwiches lately. I can’t wait to try this! I especially love the spread!
Annie @Maebells recently posted..Havarti Smothered Meatballs and Marinara
You had a very productive weekend in the kitchen, and homemade ricotta is so surprisingly easy! Love this sub, Kathy, and that horseradish sauce is such a great touch!
marcie recently posted..Roasted Beet Citrus Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
I hear you with this awful weather – I can’t handle the cold and snow anymore. I just want it to end! Next week we are supposed to have some days close to 50 – you bet ill be out there running around! Anyway, this recipe looks awesome! I love pork, broccoli rabe, and am obsessed with horseradish sauce!
Keri @ fashionable foods recently posted..Green Beans with Almonds
The weather here has been a bit depressing too, but these sandwiches look like a great cure for that. I love pork shoulder, so I know I would love these! Pinned!
Danielle recently posted..Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts
Love all the unique components put together to make this amazing looking sandwich! My husband looooves anything pulled pork, so I’m pinning this to make stat!
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Oh wow Kathy, this is a gorgeous sub! I love the pork in this (love, love pork!!!) and putting it in a sandwich with horseradish is even better! I want to sink my teeth into that sub! Pinned!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen recently posted..Easy Microwave Potato Chips
I know what you mean, this winter seems like it’s been extra brutal and long. Hopefully your trip to Bahamas will arrive quickly for you 🙂 This sandwich sounds amazing! Love the horseradish sauce!
This sandwich had me licking my lips and drooling, so you don’t have to ask me if I will be making this lol.
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This sandwich is a thing of beauty! And that horseradish sauce sounds super tasty!
A perfect sandwich!! Especially with that creamy horseradish!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps recently posted..Italian-Style Nachos with Provolone Cheese Sauce, Turkey Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers
I’m in love with this sub Kathy! Looks amazing! I agree, winter doesn’t seem to end any time soon in my area, too!
mira recently posted..Roasted Cauliflower And Boursin Soup
I could devour one of these subs any time of day – they look pretty damn good!
I love making homemade ricotta! The first time I made it I couldn’t believe how easy it was.
This sandwich looks so good! What a great idea to add broccoli rabe to it!
Kristine @ Kristine’s Kitchen recently posted..Nutty Peanut Butter Granola Bars {No Bake}
Now this is my kind of sandwich! I love horseradish and it is huge here in the UK. We put it all over our roast dinner.
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This is my kinda sandwich! I love how fall-apart tender the meat looks and oh my gosh, broccoli rabe with horseradish?! Sounds so dang good!
What a great combo of flavors! I love the broccoli rabe in there, so unique. And the horseradish sauce sounds delish!
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The horseradish sauce is Da Bomb!