Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 23, 2008

Omit the ketchup and substitute tomato sauce for ketchup (do this with everything involving ketchup to avoid 'high fructose' corn syrup) and you have a winner!

—Mrs. Newman

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 20, 2011

I made this a few months back (weird, my review seems to have vanished) for my boys (as in husband and two kids) as they like any kind of meat dish you slap into a bun. I did add a mess of fresh minced garlic but I made no other changes. My husband thought it could use a little more "umph" but the two boys liked it okay. This is pretty much a simple sloppy joe. If I made this again, I'd play around with the recipe a bit.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 17, 2010

This recipe is delicious as written. If you are worried about too much sugar, simply omit the brown sugar. Changing the ketchup to tomato sauce totally alters the taste.

—Mary Lee

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Sep 09, 2009

I'm from NE PA so I really though this was real barbecue growing up. This is just like my mother's recipe and a staple at all of our family gatherings. So easy with great results AND you basically always have these ingredients on hand. As some other reviewers added, green peppers are a good addition if you have on hand but not a necessity.

—morrlauren

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Apr 09, 2006

Fantastic! Came across this recipe when I was bored with making hamburgers and spaghetti sauce. It's a sloppy-joe like meal, but with a totally different taste. Very sweet/sour, will definitely make again!

—Jeneral

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Jul 23, 2009

I have been making this recipe for years (except that I also add 1.5 T of worchestershire sauce) and it is a family favorite.

—banshezmom

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Dec 01, 2006

It's an easy sloppy joe recipe. I tripled the filling and froze it for future quick dinners.

—BONF

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Jun 22, 2008

Terrific barbecue sandwiches! This isn't the typical barbecue beef we are used to as it isn't tomatoey, smoky, or peppery, but it is great. I let this simmer about an hour and only used 1/2 an onion and added 1/2 tsp onion powder to make up the difference. I had to use cider vinegar instead of white. So much better than manwich as my husband said. He even ate two!

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Nutrition

Calories
230 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
25.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
1.1 g
5%

Protein
12.8 g
26%

Sodium
514 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 230
** Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 3g 15 %
** Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
** Sodium 514mg 21 %
** Potassium 274mg 8 %
** Total Carbohydrates 25.8g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.1g 5 %
** Protein 12.8g 26 %
** Sugars 8.2g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 7 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 20 %
** Niacin 44 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.