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For the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, ginger and hot sauce until blended.
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Reserve 1/2 cup for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use.
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Set the rest of the sauce aside.
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For the sloppy joes: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil.
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When it is hot, add the onions and peppers and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the ground pork.
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Break up any lumps and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Cook until the pork is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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If there is a lot of fat in the pan, spoon some of it out and discard.
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Add the sauce to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook until the pork mixture has thickened but is still a bit loose, about 15 minutes.
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Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use.
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To serve, remove 2 leaves from the cabbage, roll them up like a cigar and slice into very thin strips.
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Reserve the remaining cabbage for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use.
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Divide the sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns.
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Garnish with the sliced cabbage.
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Top with the bun tops and serve immediately.
