Jerk Pork Sliders
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Jerk Pork Sliders
Description
Jerk Pork Sliders bring together marinated pork tenderloin sliced thinly and cooked to retain juiciness and flavor from the jerk seasoning. The sliced onions and bell peppers are cooked slowly to bring out their sweetness, enhanced by soy sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper. This combination offers a layered, savory taste with a hint of sweetness and herbal depth.
The pork is cooked separately then assembled on slider buns, making bite-sized sandwiches. The soft buns absorb juices and provide a mild contrast to the intense jerk flavor. Slicing the pork thin helps fit more meat into the sliders without overpowering the bun or vegetables.
They make for a practical meal when serving multiple people, as each person typically eats two sliders. They pair well with sides like air fryer fries or fresh salads. Optionally, toasting or buttering the buns adds crunch and richness.
Tips include using Hawaiian rolls for their natural sweetness, toasting buns under a broiler for texture, and substituting pork with shredded chicken if desired. Toppings such as coleslaw, pineapple salsa, or cheese can diversify serving options.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin cut into ½ inch slices, 453g
- 6 tablespoons jerk seasoning marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups onion or 3 medium onions, sliced into strips, frozen, sliced, 525g
- 2 cups bell pepper or 2 bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips, frozen, strips, 350g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
Instructions
- Marinate the pork tenderloin pieces in the jerk seasoning
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and peppers and cook for 2 mins, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 mins, stirring frequently.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the soy sauce, salt, pepper and thyme and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Transfer peppers and onions to a bowl and set aside.
- Turn the heat back up to medium and add more olive oil in the skillet.
- Remove pork from marinade, add to the skillet and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Slice dinner rolls in half and place 1-2 pieces of pork on each bottom piece. Top the pork with the onions and peppers and then serve.
Notes
- Hawaiian rolls are recommended for their sweet flavor and soft texture.
- Toast and butter slider buns under the broiler to add a crispy texture and richer flavor.
- Substitute pork with shredded chicken for a different variation while maintaining the seasoning style.
- Top sliders with coleslaw, pineapple salsa, or cheese slices for added flavor.
- This recipe yields about 12 sliders, suitable for serving 6 people, assuming 2 sliders each.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1613IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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