Get ready to transform your ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience with these mouthwatering Peppered Pork Sliders! Imagine tender, perfectly seasoned ground pork patties, generously coated with bold black pepper and garlic, nestled between golden toasted buns and drizzled with a luscious honey mustard sauce that will make your guests beg for the recipe. These sliders aren't just a meal; they're a flavor journey that combines American comfort food with gourmet sophistication in every single bite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 12 slider buns
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Gently mix the ingredients using your hands, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the seasoned ground pork into 6 equal portions and shape them into small patties, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter. Create a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Ensure the cooking surface is well-heated before adding the patties.
- Cook the pork patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, prepare the honey mustard sauce by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Lightly toast the slider buns on the grill or in a separate skillet to add a crisp texture and enhance flavor.
- Once the patties are cooked, let them rest for 2-3 minutes to retain juiciness.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a pork patty on each bun and generously drizzling the honey mustard sauce over the meat.
- Serve immediately while the patties are hot and the buns are fresh.
Tips
- Keep your meat mixture light and gentle when mixing to ensure tender, juicy patties.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked pork at 160°F (71°C) - no guesswork!
- Let the patties rest after cooking to lock in those delicious juices.
- Toast your buns for an extra layer of texture and flavor enhancement.
- Adjust the honey mustard sauce to your taste by adding more honey for sweetness or mustard for tang.
- For best results, serve these sliders immediately after cooking to maintain their optimal temperature and crispiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg
