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Coal Region Barbecue

Also known as: Loose-meat sandwich

A saucy ground-beef sandwich known locally as barbecue, even though it never goes near a smoker.

A Coal Region barbecue on a soft white roll, the loose seasoned ground beef spilling onto its wax-paper wrapper.
A Coal Region barbecue on a soft white roll, the loose seasoned ground beef spilling onto its wax-paper wrapper. Schuylkill Hub
Heritage Social hall, school lunch, and family supper
Time 45 minutes
Yield 8 sandwiches

Ingredients

Check off as you cook.

Method

  1. Brown the beef and onion in a wide pan, breaking the meat very fine; drain the excess fat.
  2. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Simmer uncovered until thick and spoonable, about 20 minutes. Serve on soft rolls.

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