Food & Beverage

White Castle teams up with hip-hop star to introduce Spicy Joe Slider

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January 5, 2022

White Castle will usher in the month of "Joenuary" by bringing back the Sloppy Joe Slider and the Smoky Joe Slider, along with two new items: the Spicy Joe Slider and Sloppy Fries, according to a press release.

White Castle is teaming up with Grammy-nominated hip-hop star and self-professed Slider lover Fat Joe to introduce the Spicy Joe Slider and Sloppy Fries and to celebrate Joenuary as a month dedicated to all things Joe.

"Our Sloppy Joes are back, and that means it's time to embrace the sloppy life," Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, said in the press release. "We're excited that Fat Joe is helping us announce the return of our Sloppy Joe and Smoky Joe Sliders and introduce our new Spicy Joe Slider and Sloppy Fries."

As a Bronx native, Fat Joe grew up visiting his local White Castle.

"White Castle was a big part of my childhood," Fat Joe said. "I always enjoyed eating their Sliders with my friends and family, so it's a full-circle moment to partner with them all these years later in an unprecedented way. I'm excited to introduce new additions to the menu and share some other surprises so we can start the new year off right."

The 99-cent Sloppy Joe Slider is a nod to the classic comfort food, only slider-sized. It's made with lean ground beef, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers mixed with a sweet-and-tangy sauce. The Smoky Joe Slider is made the same way as the Sloppy Joe Slider except that it's topped with smoked cheddar cheese and crispy onions.

The new Spicy Joe Slider turns up the heat a bit on the old classic. It's the traditional Sloppy Joe Slider topped with a spicy slice of jalapeño cheese and jalapeño crisps. The new Sloppy Fries are White Castle's signature crispy crinkle fries covered with cheese and topped with the tangy Sloppy Joe sauce.

White Castle's Sloppy Joe family will be available through Feb. 19.