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Fiery Pork Sliders with Guajillo Mayo - Recipe

This recipe for pork sliders is truly FIERY with ghost peppers added to the pork. They're grilled or seared then topped with an easy-to-make, flavorful guajillo mayo and quickly pickled peppers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigeration
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 sliders
Calories: 409 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground pork
  • 2-3 tablespoons guajillo paste  or use Harissa chili paste
  • 1 ghost chili pepper minced (or use a milder pepper for less heat)
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
FOR THE MAYO
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon guajillo paste  or use Harissa chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
FOR THE QUICK PICKLED PEPPERS
  • Sliced chili peppers
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
FOR SERVING
  • 6 slider buns

Instructions

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  1. Make the pork sliders by adding the ground pork, guajillo paste, ghost pepper, bread crumbs and seasonings to a mixing bowl. Hand mix, but do not overmix or the burgers can become mealy.
  2. Form the meat into 6 2-ounce patties. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. When you’re ready to cook, heat a grill pan to medium heat and coat the pan with olive oil. Cook the sliders about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  4. As sliders are cooking, add sliced chili peppers and sugar to a large pan. Add enough vinegar just to cover them. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. For the Guajillo Mayo, whisk together mayo, guajillo paste and vinegar.
  6. Add sliders to buns, top with Guajillo Mayo and lightly pickled peppers.

Notes

  • Makes 6 sliders.
  • Heat Factor: HOT. You'll get PLENTY of heat from the ghost peppers, but if you'd prefer a milder version, skip the ghost pepper or replace it with something milder to your preference. A habanero pepper will still give you plenty of heat, or go with a similar amount of diced sweet pepper.
  • I served these up with some quick pickled jalapeno peppers for a bit of zing.
  • Try this Homemade Ancho-Guajillo Chili Paste Recipe to make these sliders, or try this Homemade Harissa Chili Paste, which is GREAT as well. Or use a store bought version.

Nutrition Information

Calories 409kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 217mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 409

% Daily Value*

Calories 409kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 217mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.