The History of Philadelphia’s Italian Roast Pork Sandwich
By Ian MacAllen
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 | 5,701 views
Philadelphia might be best known for its cheesesteak, but there’s a secret sandwich lurking in the city of Brotherly love. The Philadelphia Italian Roast Pork sandwich is a local delicacy created in the city a century ago by Italian immigrants, and it’s since become a local favorite that’s hard to find outside the city.