Easy Pork Sliders Recipe with Guajillo Mayo

A grilled ground pork slider topped with spicy guajillo mayo and pickled jalapenos

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Easy Pork Sliders Recipe with Guajillo Mayo

Juicy pork sliders seasoned with guajillo chili paste, topped with creamy guajillo mayo and quick-pickled peppers. Easy 20-minute recipe with heat options.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Refrigeration30

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ghost pepper, pork, sliders, spicy

Servings: sliders

Calories: 409kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

12 ounces ground pork
2-3 tablespoons guajillo paste or use Harissa chili paste
1 spicy chili pepper optional - minced (use jalapeno for mild heat, serrano for hotter, habanero for hot, or ghost for extra hot)
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 jalapeno peppers (Use banana peppers for milder)
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

FOR SERVING

6 slider buns

Instructions

Make the pork sliders by adding the ground pork, guajillo paste, chili pepper, bread crumbs and seasonings to a mixing bowl. Hand mix, but do not overmix or the burgers can become mealy.
Form the meat into 6 2-ounce patties. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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.
As sliders are cooking, add sliced jalapeno 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.
For the Guajillo Mayo, whisk together mayo, guajillo paste and vinegar until creamy and well combined.
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 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.

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.

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