The ultimate sloppy joes

Method

The ultimate sloppy joes

1) Set a heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat and add three glugs of olive oil. Add the onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.

2) Add the minced turkey, season well with salt and pepper and brown well all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato ketchup, mustard, cayenne, brown sugar and tomato puree. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

3) Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season once more, before serving on a bap with the homemade bread and butter pickles.

Homemade bread and butter pickles:

1) Wash the cucumbers, slice into 1-cm rounds, and place in a heated, sterilised mason jar with the horseradish and fresh dill weed.

2) Set a large saucepan over medium heat and add the vinegar, sugar, water, garlic and pickling spices. Bring the brine to a boil then pour over the cucumbers and horseradish in the still-hot mason jar and seal the lid. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. You can serve once chilled but, for the best flavour, serve after the pickles have been left overnight.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes