Maple-Mustard Pork Tenderloin Sliders
These pork tenderloin sliders are coated in a maple-mustard glaze and topped with slow-caramelized onions. Ready in 30 minutes, they're simple, flavorful, and perfect for parties or casual family dinners.
Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 lb pork tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 1-1/2 cups caramelized onions (1 recipe)
- 12 slider buns lightly toasted
Instructions
- Trim the silverskin from the tenderloin, slice it into 1/2-inch medallions, and season them on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches and adding more oil if needed, sear the pork medallions until barely browned, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Wipe any remaining oil from the pan, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, maple syrup, and mustard, and stir until the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Return the pork to the pan. Using tongs, turn each slice in the sauce several times to coat. Add a sprinkle of black pepper and remove from the heat.
- While the pork finishes in the sauce, lightly toast the slider buns in the oven until golden.
- To assemble, place a pork medallion on each roll and top with caramelized onions. Drizzle with a little extra sauce and serve warm.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD TIPS: Pan-sear the pork and prepare the onions up to a day ahead. Refrigerate separately. When ready to serve, reheat the onions over low heat and warm the pork briefly in the sauce before assembling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slider | Calories: 224 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 227mg | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Protein: 11g