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Spicy Grilled Pork Sliders

Spicy Grilled Pork Sliders

By Traeger Kitchen

Delicious finger food will keep your New Year’s Eve party rocking, so make sure to have a few stacks of wood-fired sliders.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

20 Min

Pellets

Mesquite

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
24 Ounce ground pork
3 Ounce Traeger Chipotle Rub
12 Slices Swiss cheese
12 Buns, Slider

Step

  • 1

    Mix the pork and rub in a bowl. Do not over mix or the slider will be too tightly bound.

  • 2

    Portion the meat into 12 (2 oz) balls, then flatten the balls into patties about 2-1/2” round.

  • 3

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 275℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Cook the sliders for 8 minutes on each side.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    00:16

  • 4

    Increase the temperature to HIGH. Once grill reaches temperature, cook for 1 additional minute per side.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:02

  • 5

    Add the cheese and cook for another 30 seconds.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:01

  • 6

    Remove from Traeger and let rest for 5 minutes.

  • 7

    Toast the slider buns for 1 minute on each side and assemble slider. Top with your favorite salsa. Enjoy!

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:02

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