Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yields
4-6 servings
Sloppy Joes done Louisiana-style.
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ingredients
Ingredients and Directions
12
oz andouille sausage
1
Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1
lb(s) ground pork
2
Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
2
ribs celery, chopped
3
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1
onion, chopped
1
green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
cup tomato purée or tomato sauce
1
cup chicken stock
2
Tbsp hot sauce
2
Tbsp light brown sugar
2
Tbsp red wine vinegar
2
Tbsp Worcestershire
Portuguese or sesame rolls
Toppings
Chopped hot pickled vegetables (giardiniera)
Scallions
Chopped sweet bread and butter pickles
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directions
Step 1
Remove the casing from the sausage and chop.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and brown. Remove to a plate. Add the pork and brown. Then add the thyme, garlic, celery, onions, peppers and some salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the andouille, tomato sauce, stock, hot sauce, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire. Reduce the heat, stir and simmer to thicken. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
Step 3
Serve on warm rolls with the toppings of your choice.