Salt and freshly floor black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup chopped contemporary parsley, for topping

For the bourbon glaze:

¼ cup (60ml) bourbon

⅓ cup (80g) gentle brown sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste

½ teaspoon (2.5g) smoked paprika

½ teaspoon (2.5g) garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

To make the sloppy joe filling:

Instructions

To make the sloppy joe filling:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium warmth. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in the BBQ sauce, bourbon, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to style.
3. Bring to a simmer and prepare dinner until thickened, about 15 minutes.

To make the bourbon glaze:

Combine bourbon, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.

Bring to a simmer over medium warmth, stirring occasionally.

Reduce warmth to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened and syrupy.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly earlier than using.

To assemble the sloppy joes:

Instructions:

To assemble the sloppy joes:

1. In a big bowl, combine the cooked beef, barbecue sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Spread the sloppy joe combination over the bottom buns.

4. Top with the top buns.

5. Serve instantly.