Classic Jersey Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese
The iconic New Jersey diner staple. Thick-sliced Jersey Girl Pork Roll seared hot, stacked with folded egg and melted Yellow American cheese on a buttered Kaiser roll.
PREP TIME
5 MINS
COOK TIME
7 MINS
YIELD
1 SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS1 SANDWICH
- 3 to 4 thick slices of Jersey Girl Mild or Tangy Pork Roll
- 1 fresh round Kaiser roll or hard roll
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 2 slices Yellow American cheese
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- Salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and ketchup (SPK) to taste
MILD VS TANGY NOTE:
Mild delivers the classic smooth breakfast finish; Tangy adds a sharp, spicy kick that cuts through rich melted cheese.
PREPARATION STEPS
- 1
Slice the Kaiser roll in half and butter both cut sides generously.
- 2
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat (375°F).
- 3
Make 3 or 4 small radial cuts along the edge of each pork roll slice to prevent cupping during cooking.
- 4
Place pork roll slices on the griddle. Sear for 90 seconds until edges curl and crisp, then flip and cook for another 60 seconds.
- 5
Toast the buttered roll cut-side down on a clear section of the griddle until golden brown.
- 6
Crack eggs onto the griddle. Fry over-medium or fold into a thick square.
- 7
Stack the seared pork roll slices together, lay the eggs on top, and drape two slices of Yellow American cheese over the hot stack to melt.
- 8
Transfer the melted stack to the toasted Kaiser roll. Season with SPK as desired, close, press gently, and serve immediately in foil paper.
JERSEY DINER PRO TIP:
For authentic Jersey diner texture, wrap the assembled hot sandwich tightly in foil paper for 60 seconds before eating to let the steam soften the roll slightly.