Cuban Sliders With Pulled Pork (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the sliders
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Pillowy-soft King's Hawaiian Rolls, one 12-count package
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Rich and tangy Dijon or yellow mustard, divided into 1/4 cup
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Premium honey or black forest ham, thinly sliced (8 ounces)
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Tender pulled pork, perfectly warmed (1 pound)
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Creamy Swiss cheese, thinly sliced (7 ounces, about 12 slices)
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Crisp dill pickles, sliced lengthwise (3-4 whole pickles)
→ For the buttery topping
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Melted unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped until fragrant (1 tablespoon)
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A pinch of kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
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Aromatic garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
→ For the signature dipping sauce
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Creamy mayonnaise (3/4 cup)
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Tangy Dijon mustard (1/4 cup)
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Fresh garlic cloves, pressed or minced (4 cloves)
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Fresh lemon juice (about 2 teaspoons)
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Ground cumin for warmth (1/4 teaspoon)
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Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Start by preheating your oven to a perfect 350°F. Give your 9x13 baking pan a light coating of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
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Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half in your prepared baking dish.
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Start with a generous spread of mustard on the bottom rolls, then layer with ham, Swiss cheese, warm pulled pork, and those zesty pickle slices. Finish with a final spread of mustard on the top half of the rolls before placing them on top.
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Melt the butter and mix in the fresh parsley, salt, and garlic powder. Pour this aromatic mixture over the assembled sliders, making sure to coat them evenly.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melty. Uncover and bake 5-10 more minutes for a golden-brown finish. For extra shine, brush with additional melted butter after baking.
# Notes:
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For the pulled pork, you can use store-bought from Costco (2 lb. container) or make your own homemade version
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These sliders combine all the classic Cuban sandwich flavors in a convenient party-sized portion