Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
2 unit

Hawaiian bread rolls

halved

0.5 cup

butter

melted

2 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp

onion powder

1 tbsp

poppy seeds

1 pound

cooked pulled pork

without sauce

24 slice

honey-cured deli ham

0.5 pound

Swiss cheese

sliced

48 unit

dill pickle chips

patted dry

Step 1
~4 min

Grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or disposable aluminum pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~4 min

Cut Hawaiian rolls in half.

Step 3
~4 min

Arrange 24 bottom halves in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~4 min

Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and poppy seeds together in a bowl.

Step 5
~4 min

Brush 1/2 half the butter mixture over the bottom halves in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~4 min

Layer pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and 2 pickle chips to each roll, in this order.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover with tops of rolls.

Step 8
~4 min

Brush remaining butter mixture over the tops.

Step 9
~4 min

Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 10
~4 min

Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 12
~4 min

Bake sliders in the preheated oven, covered, for 20 minutes.

Step 13
~4 min

Remove foil and press down the tops of the sliders with a spatula to flatten.

Step 14
~4 min

Bake until sliders are heated through and top is crispy, about 15 minutes more.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.

Use a serrated knife to cut the sliders for even portions.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba/United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Cuban flavors in an American slider format.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Game days

Occasion Tags

Game day
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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