Go Back
+ servings

Fiery Pork Sliders with Guajillo Mayo - Recipe

This recipe for pork sliders is truly FIERY with ghost peppers added to the pork. They're grilled or seared then topped with an easy-to-make, flavorful guajillo mayo and quickly pickled peppers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Refrigeration30 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ghost pepper, pork, sliders, spicy
Servings: 6 sliders
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground pork
  • 2-3 tablespoons guajillo paste  or use Harissa chili paste
  • 1 ghost chili pepper minced (or use a milder pepper for less heat)
  • 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 chili peppers
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

FOR SERVING

  • 6 slider buns

Instructions

  • Make the pork sliders by adding the ground pork, guajillo paste, ghost 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 chili 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.
  • 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 the 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.
I served these up with some quick pickled jalapeno peppers for a bit of zing.
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.8mg