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New Jersey sloppy joe

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ A dish from United States

New Jersey sloppy joe, a dish from United States
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Throughout much of northern New Jersey, a sloppy joe is a cold delicatessen sandwich traditionally made as a double-decker on thin-sliced rye bread. The sandwich typically contains one or more varieties of sliced deli meat, including turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, combined with coleslaw, Russian dressing, and sometimes Swiss cheese.

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πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsrye bread, sliced deli meats, coleslaw, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese
πŸ”₯Cooking methodlayered cold double-decker sandwich
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, tangy, creamy deli style
πŸ•’When it’s eatenlunch or party sandwich, served cold

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Where does New Jersey sloppy joe come from?
New Jersey sloppy joe is a dish that originated in United States.
What is New Jersey sloppy joe?
Throughout much of northern New Jersey, a sloppy joe is a cold delicatessen sandwich traditionally made as a double-decker on thin-sliced rye bread. The sandwich typically contains one or more varieties of sliced deli meat, including turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, combined with coleslaw, Russian dressing, and sometimes Swiss cheese.