Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue

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Traditional sweet and sour Pennsylvania barbecue served on hamburger buns is a wonderful staple in the Coal Region of Northeastern PA.

barbecue in a hamburger bun, looks like a sloppy joe
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • ¾ cup ketchup

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 hamburger buns

Directions

  1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.

  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 15 minutes.

  3. Spoon beef mixture onto buns to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
15g Fat
10g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 240mg 5%

* 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.