Why are "Sloppy Joe's" called Sloppy Joe's?

My son asked me this question when I was preparing "Sloppy Joe's" for dinner. Of course, we realize it's because they are sloppy but who's Joe? Does this mean a meal for the average guy?

Like Joe? Asked by mamasue5 49 months ago Similar questions: Sloppy Joe's called Food & Drink > Restaurants.

Joe is just "your average Joe. " I tried to find out if the original recipe was named after a particular Joe, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I think it just refers to "Joe Everyman."

Take a look at the wikipedia page for variations on the recipe/name such as Sloppy Toms and Smokey Joes. Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloppy_joe .

Nobody knows Joe To quote the Encyclopedia of Food and Drink: The origins of this dish are unknown, but recipes for the dish date back at least to the 1940s. It dates in print to 1935. There is probably no Joe after whom it is named--but its rather messy appearance and tendency to drip off plate or roll makes "sloppy" an adequate description, and "Joe" is an American name of proletarian character and unassailable genuineness.

The average guy may make a meal of a Sloppy Joe, but it's kinda short on vegetables. A salad may be a bit frou-frou to accompany a Sloppy Joe, but if you make some cole slaw (shredded cabbage and mayonnaise, or even better Marie's Creamy Italian Garlic dressing) it'll go great either on top of or alongside the Sloppy Joe. If you pop open a can of green beans, you don't even need to heat it before you eat it.

Steaming some frozen green beans is tastier and better for you, but that requires more work. If you're feeding a crowd, though, you can make a few holes in a bag of frozen green beans and toss the whole thing in the microwave for five minutes, then serve. PamPerdue's Recommendations The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink: More Than 2,000 Definitions and Descriptions of American Classics Amazon List Price: $29.95 Used from: $10.99 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) .

Story of sloppy joes nobody really knows.. The origins of this dish are unknown, but recipes for the dish date back at least to the 1940s. It dates in print to 1935. There is probably no Joe after whom it is named--but its rather messy appearance and tendency to drip off plate or roll makes "sloppy" an adequate description, and "Joe" is an American name of proletarian character and unassailable genuineness.

There are many individual and regional variations on the dish. foodtimeline.org/foodsandwiches.html#slo... probably invented in sioux city, iowa in the 1920s by places such as Taylor's Maid-Rite maidrite.com here's a completely bizzaro explanation " When the father of the wife bit into it, he commented, "this is a bit sloppy, Joe" From then on, ground meat (hopefully not human) plus Joe's special sauce came to be known as Slopy Joe. It became to be so popular, that the man made millions from his invention, and only let its muderous origin be known on his deathbed."

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Take it from me . . .

My husband is a Joe, and he can definitely be sloppy! I was interested in what I would find if I asked Wikipedia about sloppy joes (check it out HERE), and I actually got a kinda sorta, answer. Take it for what it is, good luck in finding the real answer!

I would love to know it myself! Sources: wikipedia.com leese1015's Recommendations Apple Betty and Sloppy Joe: Stirring Up the Past with Family Recipes and Stories Amazon List Price: $18.95 GIRL IN A SLOPPY JOE SWEATER - Life on the Canadian Home Front During World War II .

Eponym ’Cause they were originally created at Sloppy Joe’s Saloon in Key West, Florida. (I’ve had one there, it was lousy. ) Sloppy Joe’s is a tourist trap these days.

Better to head a half block West to Capt’ Tony’s (the original Sloppy Joe’s) where you can smoke ceegars, drink cheap draft beer, listen to excellent music () and annoy hell out of the cruise ship geezers. Sources: http://www.sloppyjoes.com/ http://www.capttonyssaloon.com/ .

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