Description
These Porchetta Sandwiches with Garlic Herb Mayo combine tender, crispy porchetta with a bright, flavorful homemade garlic herb mayonnaise. Perfectly toasted ciabatta rolls cradle fresh arugula and tangy red onions, making a savory, satisfying sandwich that comes together quickly for an easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Porchetta and Sandwich
- 1 pound cooked porchetta, sliced or shredded
- 4 ciabatta rolls, halved
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Herb Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a skillet over medium-high heat and preheat your oven or toaster to prepare the ciabatta rolls.
- Combine Ingredients for Garlic Herb Mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside for flavors to meld.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to the heated skillet and let it heat until it starts to shimmer, indicating it is ready for cooking.
- Crisp the Porchetta: Add the sliced porchetta to the skillet and cook until the edges become golden and slightly crispy, enhancing texture and flavor.
- Toast the Rolls: While the porchetta crisps, lightly toast the ciabatta rolls in the preheated oven or toaster until warm and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the prepared garlic herb mayo generously on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Layer with crispy porchetta, a handful of fresh arugula, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Finish the Sandwich: Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich. Sprinkle each sandwich with a pinch of salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sandwiches in half for easy eating. Serve warm alongside chips, salad, or a refreshing cold drink for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked porchetta or substitute with pork loin if unavailable.
- You can prepare the garlic herb mayo a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- To add extra heat, include a few red pepper flakes in the mayo mixture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute ciabatta rolls with gluten-free bread.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the rolls from becoming soggy.
