PHIADELPHIA - Philadelphia is mainly known for its Cheesesteaks. However, Philly has another excellent eat-in, and many visitors are discovering its other sandwich jewel: the Roast Pork Sandwich. If you ask a tourist what the most iconic sandwich in Philadelphia is, they will instantly say the cheesesteak. But if you ask a true local, you will likely get a different answer: the Italian Roast Pork.
Built on a foundation of crusty seeded rolls, the traditional Philly roast pork sandwich is a masterpiece of balance. It combines incredibly juicy, slow-roasted, thin-sliced pork shoulder with the sharp, salty bite of aged provolone and the earthy bitterness of garlicky greens (typically broccoli rabe or spinach).
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