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Crispy Pork Sandwich with Fennel & Hot Oil

Thinly sliced deli porchetta gets crisped in a skillet, then layered onto ciabatta with pickled fennel and a drizzle of chili oil. Ready in under 15 minutes — no slow roasting required.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
620
Protein
32g
Crispy Pork Sandwich with Fennel & Hot Oil
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss fennel shavings with vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit while you cook the pork.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Add porchetta slices in a single layer.

  3. Step 3

    Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until edges curl and crisp. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.

  4. Step 4

    Split ciabatta rolls and toast the cut sides in the same skillet for 1 minute until warm and lightly golden.

  5. Step 5

    Layer crispy pork onto ciabatta bottoms. Top with pickled fennel and drizzle with chili oil.

  6. Step 6

    Close sandwiches. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board

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