The Ultimate Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup yellow mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 12 parker house rolls; Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, recipe follows; 5 pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long); 4 slices fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 4 sprigs fresh dill weed; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 3 cups water; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons pickling spice; 2 teaspoons turmeric; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Special equipment: 1 (1-quart) mason jar, sterilized by boiling in water

Servings: persons

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 parker house rolls
Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, recipe follows
5 pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long)
4 slices fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh dill weed
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 teaspoons turmeric
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Special equipment: 1 (1-quart) mason jar, sterilized by boiling in water

1
Set a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil.
2
Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
3
Add ground turkey, season well with salt and pepper and brown well all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon - about 7 to 10 minutes.
4
Add ketchup, mustard, cayenne, brown sugar and tomato paste.
5
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season it once more before serving on parker rolls with Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles.
7
Wash cucumbers, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and place in a heated, sterilized mason jar with horseradish and fresh dill weed.
8
Set a large pot over medium heat and add vinegar, sugar, water, garlic and pickling spices.
9
Bring the brine to a boil then pour over cucumbers and horseradish in still-hot mason jar and seal lid.
10
Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
11
You can serve once chilled, but for best flavor serve after the pickles have been left overnight.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Ultimate Sloppy Joes

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