Blueberry Barbecue Pork Sliders
Blueberry Barbecue Pork Sliders give plain pork burgers a summer-inspired upgrade. Made with a homemade barbecue sauce featuring sweet blueberries, spicy jalapeños and tangy red onions, these sliders deliver a delightful balance of flavor in every bite.
Makes: 8 sliders
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Created By: Nick Castro
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Created By: Nick Castro
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups blueberries
- ½ jalapeño, diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Pork Sliders:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 8 slider buns
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices Muenster cheese
- 8 slices fresh lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- ½ cup pickled red onions, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- For the sauce: Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth, then return to the pot to continue cooking over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
- For the burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to mix together 2 tablespoons oil with all remaining burger ingredients. Shape mixture into 8 slider patties.
- Warm remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through.
- To assemble: Toast slider buns and spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each bottom bun. Top each bottom bun with a burger patty, a slice of cheese, a dollop of blueberry barbecue sauce, lettuce, a tomato slice and 1 tablespoon pickled red onions. Serve warm.
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