Pork mince sloppy joes on amagwinya

Spiced pork mince is cooked in a tangy, smoky BBQ sauce and spooned generously into golden amagwinya. This fusion twist on Sloppy Joes is messy, meaty, and moreish.

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Ingredients

For the amagwinya dough

  • 4 cups cake flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon oil

For the BBQ pork mince

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 750 g pork mince
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mustard

To serve

  • 1 baby white cabbage, shredded
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Method

Amagwinya dough: Sift the cake flour, sugar, salt and yeast into a large bowl. Using a large jug, mix the warm water and oil together, then gradually add to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave to prove until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes. Knock the dough back, roll it onto a floured surface, divide into 6-8 equal portions and roll into balls. Place on a tray, cover and allow to rise again for 15-20 minutes. Heat oil in a deep saucepan or pot over medium heat. Once hot, fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.

BBQ pork mince: Heat the oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, green pepper and garlic until soft and fragrant. Stir in the smoked paprika, then season with salt and pepper. Add the pork mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in the BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, and mustard. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until thickened and glossy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

To serve: Slice open the warm amagwinya and fill with the BBQ pork mince. Top with shredded cabbage and red onion rings and serve.

Serving suggestion: Serve with sweet potato chips and coleslaw for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for casual entertaining.