Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

1 Tbsp oil

1 lb. ground pork

½ onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

Saute onions in oil until tender, add in pork and garlic and brown, drain and set aside

8 oz tomato sauce

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

½ Tbsp. mustard

2 Tbsp. honey

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 tsp white vinegar

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/3-1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)

¼ cup brown sugar

1 ½ Tbsp. white sugar

½ tsp. chili powder

¼ tsp. ginger

¼ tsp. smoked paprika

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

¼ tsp. salt and pepper

1/8 tsp. all spice

Combine all, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes

Add in the following, raise heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes

¼ cup chopped pineapple

¼ cup chopped green chiles

½ red pepper finely diced

1 carrot finely diced

2 radishes finely diced

Stir in meat mixture, reduce heat and simmer until thickens to desired consistency

Serve on Hawaiian Rolls, garnish with pineapple ring, cilantro and cheese if desired (Gouda, Muenster, Cheddar or Swiss would work well)