SLOPPY JOES

Sloppy Joes

Teenage fare from the 1960's

1 lb. Ground beef

2-3 stalks celery, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup barbeque sauce

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp dry mustard

salt and pepper

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. Vinegar

Brown the ground beef, celery and onion. Drain the fat. Stir in remaining Ingredients. Simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If Joes appear too "loose", leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.

　

LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Lentil Sloppy Joes
A meatless meal and pretty festive for a Lenten supper.

1 cup brown lentils

1 cup yellow onion, chopped

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup pure maple syrup, (in a pinch pancake syrup will work)

1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard (French’s)

1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar

1/8 tsp. Ground ginger

Crystal hot sauce to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Sort through lentils, picking out rocks or debris. Rinse, then put into a pot and cover the lentils with about 2 ½ cups of water. Cook over medium heat until tender, but not mushy, 30-35 minutes. Drain lentils and set aside.

Saute onion in oil until soft, 8 minutes.

Add garlic and saute until fragrant. 1 minute.

Add ketchup, syrup, mustard, vinegar, ginger, Crystal, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick and darker in color, 8-10 minutes. Stir in lentils and simmer 2-3 minutes to warm through. Serve Sloppy Joes on buns with pickles, lettuce and onions.

　

HEAVY TOMATO-BASED BARBECUE SAUCE

HEAVY TOMATO-BASED BARBECUE SAUCE

If you find this to be too thin for your taste just simmer it a bit longer. It will thicken some as it cools.

½ gallon ketchup
2 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 cups sugar
4 cups dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons black pepper

Combine the ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire and water. Bring to a simmer to assist in dissolving the sugars. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the mixture. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat. Let cool and hold for service at room temperature. Or, the sauce can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated to use later.

CAROLINA MUSTARD BARBEQUE SAUCE

Carolina Mustard Barbeque Sauce

Another of my favorite regional BBQ Sauces.

Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
½ gallon prepared mustard
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
5 cups cane sugar
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Combine all the ingredients and slowly bring to a simmer. Keep a close eye as this sauce can scorch very easily. Stir frequently. Let cool.