Porchetta Sandwich with JalapeƱo Chimichurri Recipe

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Porchetta was just made to be a part of a delicious sandwich. This Porchetta Sandwich is layered with spicy aioli and a jalapeño chimichurri sauce. Add the perfect Ciabatta bun and you have very happy people eating one amazing sandwich.

Porchetta Sandwich with pickled onions, aioli, and jalapeño  chimichurri sauce on a cutting board.

If you want to know more about how to make a Porchetta Roast, head over to our recipe here. Make that roast as a stand alone meal, or consider making it just for these sandwiches.

What is a Porchetta Sandwich

A classic Italian Porchetta Roast consists of the belly and loin of pork that is slowly roasted over an open pit. In some places in Italy it can also mean larger cuts of pork.

The leftovers are often used sliced and placed onto Italian style bread with various toppings. The most common is a salsa verde. In our case, we’re changing things up with a jalapeño chimichurri. This porchetta sandwich contains a ton of additional flavor to the more common pork belly and pork loin style Porchetta.

Best Bread for Porchetta Sandwich

Lean toward an Italian influenced bread for a porchetta sandwich. If none available, consider any bread that has a soft interior and a slighlty crusted exterior.

  • Ciabatta Loaf or Squares (Preferred)
  • Foccacia

Chef’s Tip – When making these for a crowd, slice the bread in half and place under a broiler for a couple minutes. This toasts the bread at the same time.

Porchetta Sandwich served with a glass of wine.

Porchetta Sandwich Toppings Ideas

  • Arugula for greens, or a greens mix
  • Pickled red onions
  • Hot peppers (we love these ones, and this is *no* a paid endorsement)
  • Chimichurri Sauce
  • Aioli
  • Sriracha Mayo

Jalapeño Chimichurri

You can head over to our this post for this awesome salsa verde with a parsley and jalapeño base (or jalapeño chimichurri).

Or for a more traditional chimichurri sauce, click here.

Sriracha Mayo

Simply take mayonnaise and add Sriracha. It’s that easy. You can adjust the portions depending on the heat level and your taste preferences. Squeeze some fresh lime to brighten up the flavors.

Basic starting place is 1/2 cup mayo to 2 tablespoons Sriracha then use as a base for your porchetta sandwich.

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Porchetta Sandwich with Jalapeno Chimichurri and Sriracha Mayo

An easy Porchetta Sandwich recipe that is jazzed up with amazing spicy chimichurri and a sriracha mayo. Servings can be easily adjusted based on how much Porchetta you have, and how many sandwiches you wish to make.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

Porchetta Sandwich

  • 2 pounds Porchetta Roast, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 4 Ciabatta Rolls
  • 2 cups arugula, rinsed and dried
  • 1/2 cup jalapeno chimichurri
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions (or pickled onions)
  • 1/2 cup sriracha mayonnaise

Sriracha Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Instructions 

Sriracha Mayonnaise

  • Combine ingredients and stir together. Use as condiment for the sandwich.

Porchetta Sandwich

  • Toast Ciabbata Buns. Coat the base of the bun with mayo.
  • Layer on top of the mayo, greens, 1/2 pound of Porchetta slices (per sandwich), red onions, and then 2 tablespoons of chimichurri.
  • Add the top of the bun and serve warm.

Notes

Find the recipe for Jalapeno Chimichurri sauce here. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1690kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 163g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Monounsaturated Fat: 65g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian fusion, sandwich
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1690
Keyword: Easy Porchetta Sandwich, Porchetta Sandwich
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