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Cuban Sliders

These Cuban sliders are a mini version of the popular Cuban sandwich. They're made with pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickles all layered on slider buns. They're a fun addition to any party and a crowd pleaser for sure!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword sandwich
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
marinate the pork 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 8
Calories 632kcal
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

Ingredients Pork Tenderloin & Mojo Marinade

  • cup Sour Orange Juice or orange and lime juice
  • 6 Garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • pound Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients Cuban Sliders

  • 24 Dinner Rolls (like King’s Hawaiian Rolls), do not separate the individual rolls
  • ½ pound Deli Sweet Ham sliced medium to thin
  • ½ pound Swiss Cheese sliced medium to thin
  • 2 Large Pickles sliced thin
  • 2-3 teaspoons Yellow Mustard or to taste

Instructions

Make the mojo marinade

  • If you’re making the sour orange juice: combine 1 cup of orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed) and ½ cup lime juice. Stir or shake the juice to combine well.
  • Peel and smash the garlic cloves; Add the smashed garlic, sour orange juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, cumin, and the bay leaf to a medium bowl or jar. Stir or shake to combine well.

Marinate the pork tenderloins

  • Add the mojo marinade and the pork tenderloin(s) to a zip top bag. Remove any air and seal tight. Refrigerate the pork for at least 2 hours, a few hours is better. Turn the pork every once in a while. Place the bag on a plate or pan, just in case it leaks.
  • Grill the tenderloin(s) on a preheated grill, over moderate to moderate-low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature at its thickest part reaches 160°F.
  • Allow the pork to rest for 15-20 minutes. When it’s cool enough to handle, slice into thin rounds.

Build the Cuban sliders

  • Cut the whole pack of dinner rolls in half horizontally.
  • On the bottom half of the rolls, add one or two layers of ham (depending on how thick the slices are) make sure to cover the area completely. Then add the pork tenderloin slices. Top the pork with the Swiss cheese and add a layer of pickles.
  • Spread mustard on the top portion of the rolls and cover. Secure each individual roll with a toothpick; cut the sandwiches and serve.

Notes

Discard any leftover marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1406mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 6mg