Sloppy Pork Joes

🥘 Ingredients

• chipotle powder
  ¼ tsp
• coleslaw mix
  3 c
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• cornstarch
  1 tsp
• ground pork
  12 oz
• ketchup
  2 tbsp
• lime
  2 unit
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• pineapple
  15 oz
• potato buns
  4 unit
• salt
  ¼ tsp
• scallions
  2 unit
• sweet and smoky bbq seasoning
  1 tbsp
• water
  ⅓ cup

🍳 Cookware

• small bowl
• large pan
• medium bowl

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lime . Drain pineapple over a small bowl , reserving juice.

   scallions: 2 unit, lime: 2 unit, pineapple: 15 oz
2. 

   2

   Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and a big pinch of salt ; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned ⏱️ 3 minutes . If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

   cooking oil: 1 tbsp, ground pork: 12 oz, salt: ¼ tsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl , thoroughly combine coleslaw mix , scallion greens, mayonnaise , lime zest, 1 tbsp reserved pineapple juice, and a big squeeze of lime juice. Season generously with salt and pepper. Halve potato buns ; toast if desired.

   coleslaw mix: 3 c, mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, potato buns: 4 unit
4. 

   4

   Add scallion whites, sweet and smoky bbq seasoning , and ¼ tsp chipotle powder to pan with pork. Cook, stirring, until fragrant ⏱️ 1 minute .

   sweet and smoky bbq seasoning: 1 tbsp, chipotle powder: ¼ tsp
5. 

   5

   Add pineapple, ketchup , half the cornstarch , remaining reserved pineapple juice, ⅓ cup water , and a big squeeze of lime juice to pan with pork mixture. Simmer, stirring, until mixture has thickened and pork is cooked through ⏱️ 2 minutes . Turn off heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   ketchup: 2 tbsp, cornstarch: 1 tsp, water: ⅓ cup
6. 

   6

   Divide pork filling and some slaw between buns. Divide sloppy joes between plates. Serve with any remaining slaw and lime wedges on the side.