These Cuban Sloppy Joes give traditional sloppy joes a Cuban twist with pork, cheese, and pickles.
One of my favorite parts of doing these Saturdays with Rachael Ray posts has been seeing the recipes that have been linked up. As much of a Rachael Ray lover that I am, I am still introduced to recipes that you all have made that I somehow missed. It’s not like my list of Rachael Ray recipes isn’t long enough, but you all help me to add even more to it!
This recipe, which I’m still surprised that I missed in the magazine the first time through, was actually linked up by two different people at different times.
I’m a lover of sloppy joes, and I’ve made several of Rachael Ray’s versions in the past. And I also love Cuban sandwiches. So when you combine the two – of course I wanted to try this one!! And what’s not to love about this recipe? Chorizo and ground pork are combined with spices, lime juice and a bit of tomato sauce, and then the sandwiches are topped with melty Swiss cheese. And don’t forget the pickles. The pickles are an important and necessary part of these sandwiches!
And just as a side note, I also made some plantain chips to eat with this sandwich – wanting to keep with the whole Cuban theme. It was my first time preparing and eating plantains, and I was definitely a fan! I used a method from Martha Stewart and I’d definitely make them again! In fact, I’m looking forward to working with them again!!
More Sloppy Joes:
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Turkey Sloppy Joes
Smoky Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Enchilada Sloppy Joe
Cuban Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 to 1/3 pound chorizo casings removed, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- grated peel and juice from one lime
- 1 cup chicken broth
- One 8-oz can tomato sauce
- 4 rolls split
- 4 slices deli cheese
- 3 to 4 large pickles chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 2 mintues. Add the pork and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in teh onion, garlic, paprika, coriander, and allspice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lime peel and juice and stir well. Add in the broth and tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
- Lightly toast the buns under the broiler. Divide the meat mixture between the rolls and place a slice of cheese on each. Broil until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds. Top each with pickles and the bun top and serve.
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
What a tasty looking sandwich!
Krissy@DaintyChef says
Thanks for linking to my buffalo sloppy joes! I love your site 🙂
kelly says
When I saw this recipe I knew I would have to try it. . .and sooo I did. 🙂
After the meat was done I tried it & it didn’t really wow me uuuntilll I
got it on my bun with the cheese & pickle. OH my word was that good.
But, for me Claussen pickles are the only way to go so if in doubt try it out.
Deborah says
@kelly, I’m so glad it was a hit!!
Twin Tables says
Oh My Goodness! This is pure genius! I love Cuban pressed sandwiches and sloppy joes aren’t too shabby either. My sis and I were lucky enough to be on Rachael’s talk show last year because we are twin bloggers (Twin Tables…get it?) It was an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I think I know what I am having for dinner tonight! (And NEVER forget the pickles!) 🙂
grace says
i’ll say it again–rachael ray doesn’t get enough credit for her creativity! this is another winner–nice one!
Danielle says
I made these a while back too and I wasn’t too impressed. Mine didn’t hold together well at all and I didn’t really get the “Cubano” vibe, aside from the pickles. I’m glad yours turned out better and that you enjoyed them!
Cassie says
We loved these! Thanks for the shout-out. I need to get back on the Saturdays with RR bandwagon!!
jennifurla says
Love it, this would be a great weeknight addition
Heidi @foodiecrush says
ANY sandwich with pickles on it is a sandwich of mine.
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
OH I love this! Definitely trying these–right after I pin and stumble them 🙂
Kalyn says
It was the pickles that made me take a second look. I love pickles on sandwiches, especially hamburgers!
Joanne says
Sometimes I need to see a recipe made and exclaimed by someone else before it really sinks in with me. So I totally get it.
These sound delicious! Love that you served them with plantain chips!
Chels R. says
That looks good. I think I need to step out of my comfort zone a little and try chorizo and something Cuban sometime. I always hear how good they are.
Erin says
Oh man, these are going on next week’s menu! I am a sucker for a good Cuban sandwich and for sloppy joes, so this recipe is right up my alley! Thanks for posting it!
branny says
These look fabulous!
Rosa says
They look mighty scrumptious!
Chers,
Rosa