CUBAN SLOPPY JOES



Cuban Sloppy Joes made with seasoned ground pork with citrus flavors topped with swiss cheese pickes and mustard is a Cuban take on the family favorite sloppy joes!

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lime zested and juiced
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
4 brioche buns
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sliced pickles
mustard optional


INSTRUCTIONS

Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add in the pork, crumbling it up with a spatula as it cooks for 5-7 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium and add in the garlic, brown sugar, allspice, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice and lime zest, stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes. and lime zest and juice.

Add in the stock and tomato sauce stirring well then letting reduce for 5-7 minutes.
Scoop onto toasted buns, top with Swiss cheese and another spoonful of the pork mixture with pickles and mustard on top (optional).