Cuban Sliders with Mustard-Bourbon Glaze
Thick slices of pork tenderloin piled high on a soft slider roll topped with melted Swiss cheese, sweet pickles, and a mustard-bourbon glaze.
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Dinner just got awesome! I mean, did you read that title? These Cuban sliders with mustard-bourbon glaze are dripping with bold flavor.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I need more sandwiches in my life. Besides the occasional burger, I very rarely indulge in a soft roll overflowing with tender meat. I used the help of Smithfield and their marinated pork tenderloin to recreate my favorite meaty sammie, the Cuban.
A traditional Cuban sandwich is made with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. I ditched tradition and made my own variation, which I believe is better. I’ll leave that for you to decide.
My version of the Cuban goes like this: A soft sesame seed slider roll topped with thick slices of roasted pork that has been marinated to perfection, freshly grated Swiss cheese that melts when it hits the warm pork, bread and butter pickles, and a mustard-bourbon reduction.
Sounds better, right? That’s because it is, if I do say so myself.
I used Smithfield‘s slow-marinated Golden Rotisserie Flavor Pork Tenderloin for this recipe. It comes pre-marinated, so all you have to do is remove it from the package and roast it at 400 degrees F. for 30 minutes. No prep. No mess.
While the pork is in the oven, prepare your mustard bourbon glaze. If you’re a bourbon lover, you’re going to love this glaze. As the bourbon reduces, the flavor concentrates and creates a rich, bold glaze. The glaze is a combination of bourbon, spicy brown mustard, and brown sugar–that’s it. It’s sweet and slightly zippy.
Slice your pork tenderloin thick and add it to your slider rolls. Top with grated Swiss cheese and pickles. Give each sammie a generous drizzle of the glaze.
Ready. Set. Eat!
These flavor-packed sliders are perfect for entertaining. The football fanatics in your house will love them. Since they come together in just 40 minutes, they’re the perfect sandwich to make on a busy weeknight.
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Cuban Sliders with Mustard-Bourbon Glaze
Thick slices of pork tenderloin piled high on a soft slider roll topped with melted Swiss cheese, sweet pickles, and a mustard-bourbon glaze.
Ingredients:
Sliders:
- 1 (1.5 pound) Smithfield marinated pork tenderloin
- 8 slider rolls (or 4 regular-size rolls)
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 16 bread and butter pickles
- mustard-bourbon glaze (recipe below)
Mustard Bourbon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions:
Sliders:
- Preheat oven to 4oo degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
- Place the pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F.
- Remove the tenderloin from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Top each slider roll with 2-3 slices of pork, a generous pinch of swiss cheese, and two pickles. Drizzle each sandwich with mustard-bourbon glaze. Place the top bun on each slider. Serve.
Mustard-Bourbon Glaze:
- Combine bourbon, mustard, and brown sugar in a saucepan; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half, about 7-8 minutes.
Disclosure: This recipe was developed for the amazing folks at Smithfield. All opinions in this post are my own. Thank you for supporting my recipes and site while I work with brands I adore.
15 Comments on “Cuban Sliders with Mustard-Bourbon Glaze”
Oh these look super yummy. Perfect for game parties.
Thanks, Jocelyn. All the men-folk loved them.
I LOVE cuban sandwiches and so glad you made your own version! They look amazing!
Thanks, Samantha! I could eat Cuban sammies all day.
Ugh these sliders need to slide their way into my face immediately! That pork sounds amazing – I could do a serious number on those porky cuban sliders, I tell ya what! Would it be weird if I drank all the mustard bourbon glaze?
I can make that happen, Julia. Oh my, the pork is amazing. It literally melts in your mouth. Yeah, I thought about sticking a straw in the glaze.
these look so good!
Thanks, Jennifer!
I am, most definitely a bourbon lover, so I would most definitely adore this sandwich!
Bourbon is the best! Thanks, Nicole!
I first tried a cuban when I was in Miami….and i basically have wanted one every single day for all the days since. They rock my taste buds so I am all about these sliders girl! Pinned!
Who could blame you? They really are that good. Thanks, Taylor!
I love a good slider and these look so yummy! Really lovin’ that glaze!
The glaze is money. Thanks, Stephanie!
Love slider recipes! This one looks delicious. My only concern is the use of Smithfield products. It’s a Chinese company that has farms here, but sends the pork back to China to process the meat and returns the product for purchase. Why not choose a product that doesn’t take jobs away from American citizens.