Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Caramelized Pork Sliders

Julia Truelove from Raleigh earned the blue ribbon with these delicious pork sliders. You can’t eat just one! Thank you to The NC Pork Council for sponsoring the Tar Heel Pork Challenge at the NC State Fair each year.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes plus 2 hours Refrigerate and marinate
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Pork, Apples

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Ingredients

For the pork:
2
1-lb pork tenderloins, silver skin removed
1/4
c brown sugar
1/4
c country Dijon mustard
4
cloves garlic, minced
2
T olive oil
1
T apple cider vinegar
Salt & pepper
For the topping:
2
T butter
3
yellow onions, thinly sliced
3
Serrano peppers, seeded & chopped
1/2
c brown sugar
2
T apple cider vinegar
1
t salt
18
Dinner Rolls, split
2
large apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Directions

In a gallon sized zip lock bag, mix 1/4 c brown sugar, mustard, garlic, olive oil and 1T vinegar.  Season the pork tenderloins with salt & pepper and add to bag.  Seal the bag and shake so that the pork is coated in the marinade.  Refrigerate and let marinate at least 2 hours.  Remove from refrigerator about 20 minutes before you are ready to cook.

Preheat oven to 450.  Place the pork tenderloins on a rack placed on top of a cookie sheet and roast for 25 – 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140.  Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onions and peppers. Allow to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep them from burning. Add the remaining 1/2 c brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook until the liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes, stirring often.

To assemble the sliders, slice the pork into 1 inch thick slices.  Stuff each roll with a slice of pork, a slice of apple and a spoonful of caramelized onions & peppers. Serve immediately.

 
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