These hearty and simple sandwiches are a street fair favorite, which can be enjoyed at home. Serve with creamy cole slaw, assortment of sweet, hot and dill pickles, chips and watermelon wedges.

Pork Au Jus Sandwiches

1 pound boneless pork roast
1 envelope (from a 2.6 ounce box) onion soup mix
16 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon butter
4 crusty French rolls, split

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Coat pork roast with the soup mix, place in a shallow pan and roast for 45 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted registers 155°F (approximately 65°C). Remove roast from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Scrape any pan drippings into a microwave-safe measuring cup; add water to measure 1/3 cup. Cover and microcook on HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds, until boiling.
4. Place mushrooms in microwave-safe container, top with butter and cover with plastic wrap. Microcook on HIGH for 45 to 60 seconds until mushrooms are tender.
5. Slice roast and place in rolls; spoon over mushrooms and some of the pan juices. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 449 calories Protein 29 grams Fat 26 grams Sodium 1253 milligrams Cholesterol 353 milligrams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.