BBQ Pork Sloppy Joes

Method

1. 01

   Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and half the salt and black pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.

2. 02

   Toss the sliced red onion with lime juice, sugar and a pinch of the remaining salt. Set aside while cooking the filling. Spread butter on the cut sides of the burger buns.

3. 03

   Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced red onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and ground pork. Cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and 160°F.

4. 04

   Add barbecue sauce, ketchup, measured water, remaining salt and pepper and the liquid from the onions. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes until thick enough to mound on a spoon.

5. 05

   Toast the buns cut-side up in the oven for 3 minutes until golden. Fill with pork, pickled onions and hot sauce and serve with the sweet potato wedges.