Cuban Style Sloppy Joes make with Ground Pork

 Ok, I may like these better than the original.  My husband and I bought a whole hog this year, so we're constantly on the lookout for pork recipes.  This one was excellent!  It takes inspiration from a Cuban sandwich and is served with Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard (I used Trader Joe's pickle mustard). Made it last night for my sister and we both agreed that it was delicious. I will definitely make again!

Cuban Style Sloppy Joes

2 tablespoons canola oil (seemed excessive, I'd cut back to 1 tablespoon)

1 1/2 pounds ground pork

2 garlic cloves minced

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground allspice

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 lime zested and juiced

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup tomato sauce

4 brioche buns

8 slices Swiss cheese

1/2 cup sliced pickles

Mustard (I like Trader Joe's Pickle Mustard)

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add in the pork, crumbling it up with a spatula as it cooks for 5-7 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium and add in the garlic, brown sugar, allspice, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice and lime zest, stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes. and lime zest and juice.

Add in the stock and tomato sauce stirring well then letting reduce for 5-7 minutes.

Scoop onto toasted buns, top with Swiss cheese and another spoonful of the pork mixture with pickles and mustard on top.