What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Country Casual Cravings: Gherkin Pork Sliders! Mini sandwiches are popping up on bar and grill menus all over the place. What that translates to the consumer is unspoken permission to have seconds. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. It’s a way to try creative small bites to match your mood. Did you know the toppings can include creamy coleslaw, mac ’n cheese, crunchy potato chips, pineapple salsa, onion rings, and anything else you find delicious? Just like this recipe. If you prefer dill gherkins to sweet ones, by all means tweak it up. After all, in your kitchen you’re in charge.
GHERKIN PORK SLIDERS
Ingredients:
12-count slider buns
3 cups precooked pulled pork
1/2 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 pint deli coleslaw
Sweet gherkins
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Slice the slider buns horizontally in half. Remove the tops and set aside. Transfer the bottom half of the buns to a 9”x13” glass dish. Spread the precooked pulled pork evenly on the buns. Layer with barbecue sauce. Replace the tops of the buns. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, garlic powder, and poppy seeds. Warm the mixture on 20% for 15 seconds in the microwave. Stir. Repeat, if necessary, until completely melted. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the buns. Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer. Once cool, separate sliders. Serve with coleslaw and sweet gherkins.
Minus pork, I love the rest!!
Joanna
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Jackfruit would be a nice substitute. 😋🌿
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Lovely combo.
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The sauce makes it yummy. 😍🌿
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Now that’s an excellent pickle to food ratio!
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Yum!!!
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The pickles make it fabulous. 🥒😍
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I love pickles!!!
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This looks absolutely fantastic. Better than in restaurants. You are a food artist, Gail!
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Awww. Thaaanks. 💜🍃
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😘
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With the pitchforks, these look ‘devilishly’ good! 😉
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Good eye. Your attention to detail is impressive. 😜🍃
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Sweet? Check!
Savory?Check!
Crunch? Check!
Eat? CHECK!
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Psst. If you make them by the dozen, when you want one….. it’s ready-to-eat. 🍔🍃😍
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You are a brilliant food scientist. Gracias for the idea 🙂
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De Nada. 👏
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One of our fav combos but ours do not look this cute!
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Who cares as long as it tastes delicious?!? 😜🍃
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Pickle Me This. 🥒🍔
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Yummy! I would even eat pork here again. But if jackfruit works too, that’s great. 😉 xx Michael
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That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 😋
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Great, cannot regret, Gail! :-)) Have a wonderful weekend! xx Michael
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Oh my gosh this is right up my alley and perfect for game day!!! And yes I want seconda!
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You’re right! Perfect food for tailgating. 😍🌿
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Lovely recipe love the idea of poppy seeds and anything with gherkins is certainly a hit
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Isn’t it crazy how something as small as poppyseeds can crank up the flavor? 👏
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