Grilled Pork and Fontina Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Bowling Night

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 38 min

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Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) 1-inch thick, boneless pork loin chops
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta or rustic bread, ends trimmed, cut in 1/2 horizontally
4 romaine lettuce leaves, halved lengthwise
4 ounces fontina cheese, cut into (1/4-inch thick) slices

Directions

Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the pork chops on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle both sides with the herbs de Provence and grill for 10 minutes. Turn the chops over and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 160 degrees F. Transfer the chops to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice each chop into 6 (1/4-inch thick) slices.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

To assemble the sandwiches: Lay the bottom half of the bread on a work surface and spread with 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture. Add the lettuce leaves, arrange the cheese slices on the lettuce and top with the pork slices. Spread the top half of the bread with the remaining mayonnaise mixture and cover the sandwiches. Slice the loaf into 4 pieces and serve.

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Julianne Tarzana, CA 02-21-2010
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Agreed...one of the best sandwiches I ever ate!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was perfect as is. Light, refreshing and oh-so-tasty! My whole family loved this along with the potato salad... also presented in this episode. Awesome!Read more
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chris vassar, MI 02-14-2010
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best sandwich ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this 2 weeks ago. i couldn't find the cheese she uses, so i substituted provolone instead. just one word, AWESOME! i... am making it again today. does that that tell you anything?Read more
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Susan West Olive, MI 02-10-2010
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe and it is so easy. The mayo dressing is so good on any sandwich and I have made extra just for that... reason. Another great recipe from Giada :)Read more
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Marisa Torrance, CA 02-08-2010
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Great Pork Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The mayo was very refreshing with the lemon and basil. The pork came out very tender and juicy. I can't wait to try the... herbs de provence on other meats! Read more
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Janice Woodhaven, NY 02-01-2010
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Pork is so tasty...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was far one great recipe to do especially when you need a quick great out of the ordinary ham sandwich. The Mayonaise... with the basil and the lemon was so good and tasty. I added a little sazon seasoning to my pork for a little latin flavor and it was great! Thank you~Read more
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Jen Watertown, NY 01-31-2010
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was delicious. The pork was amazing and the mayo sauce was perfect. This is probably the best pork dish I've had in a... whileRead more