Ingredients
- 2 Potatoes
- 1 Red Onions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lime
- 2 Bread
- 1 lb Pork
- Barbeque Sauce
- Hotsauce
- Tomato Ketchup
- Sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
6 steps · ~79 minutes total
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
25 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 2
Meanwhile, halve and peel onion. Slice as thinly as possible until you have ¼ cup (½ cup for 4 servings); finely chop remaining onion. Peel and finely chop garlic. Halve lime; squeeze juice into a small bowl. Halve buns. Add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) to a separate small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Brush onto cut sides of buns.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
To bowl with lime juice, add sliced onion, ¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine; set aside to quick-pickle.
8 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds more. Add pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
8 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 5
While pork cooks, in a third small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, pickling liquid from onion, 3 TBSP ketchup (6 TBSP for 4 servings), ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4), and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4). Once pork is cooked through, add BBQ sauce mixture to pan. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
8 minutesTaste as you go and adjust seasoning gradually — you can always add more but can't take it away.Step 6
Meanwhile, toast buns in oven or toaster oven until golden, 3-5 minutes. Divide toasted buns between plates and fill with as much BBQ pork as you’d like. Top with pickled onion and hot sauce. Serve with sweet potato wedges on the side.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your american meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
BBQ Pork Sloppy Joes is a beloved dish from American cuisine, originating in United States. With a total preparation time of about 50 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
American cuisine is a melting pot of flavors and traditions from around the world, shaped by the diverse cultures that make up the nation. From hearty comfort food to innovative modern dishes.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best type of pork for BBQ Sloppy Joes is typically pork shoulder or pork butt, as they are well-marbled and become tender during cooking.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
