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One 2-pound boneless pork loin roast

8 large cloves garlic, crushed 

Olive oil

2 tablespoons thyme, chopped 

1 teaspoon cumin seed 

1 teaspoon fennel seed 

Salt and pepper 

1 tablespoon chile powder, such as ancho or a blend such as Gebhardt 

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or finely ground coffee 

1 tablespoon light brown sugar 

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon granulated onion 

2 1/2 pounds hanger steak or skirt steak 

2 loaves French bread, halved horizontally

Chowchow, for spreading, recipe follows

1 1/2 pounds deli sliced Swiss cheese 

2 pounds deli sliced boiled ham 

Shredded iceberg lettuce, for topping

Sliced tomatoes, for topping

Thinly sliced red onions or sweet onions, for topping 

1 bag plantain chips or 1 package potato sticks 

Sandwich Sauce, for spreading, recipe follows

Tomatillo Chowchow:

2 large red field peppers or red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped

2 large green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped 

2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 

2 red finger chile peppers, finely chopped 

10 tomatillos finely chopped 

1 red onion, finely chopped 

1 pound green cabbage, finely chopped 

3 tablespoons kosher salt 

1 cup apple cider vinegar 

1/2 cup bottled water 

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

1 tablespoon dry mustard 

2 teaspoons coriander seed 

2 teaspoons mustard seed 

1 teaspoon celery seed 

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon ground ginger 

1 teaspoon ground turmeric 

2 bay leaves 

Sandwich Sauce:

3/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup sour cream 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

1 teaspoon cayenne hot sauce, such as Frank's 

Salt and pepper