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beer braised sliders with pumpkin aioli

pumpkin beer braised pork sliders slathered with a pumpkin aioli, pickled cabbage, melted cheese, and peppery arugula come together for a mouth watering take on a classic slider burger. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Burgers & Sandwiches
Servings: 16
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cans pumpkin beer
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • pickled cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • water
  • pumpkin aioli
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • for the sliders
  • slider buns
  • sweet onion cut into rings
  • arugula
  • gruyere cheese
  • 1 can pumpkin beer

Instructions

  • 1. In a crockpot place tenderloins and rub with spices on both sides, finish with honey and pour 1 can of pumpkin beer overtop cook on high for 4 hours. When ready remove the liquid and transfer into a saucepot bring to medium heat and stir in cornstarch until thickened. Return to the crockpot with shredded pork and cook an additional 30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  • 2. To make the pickled cabbage combine all of the ingredients in an air tight container such as a mason jar. Shake well and store in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • 3. Combine mayo, garlic, lemon juice in a bowl and stir until combined. Add the pumpkin puree and refrigerate at least 30 minutes for the flavours to combine.
  • 4. Once the pork is shredded and is in its final cooking stage, make the pumpkin beer caramelize onions. Heat a saucepan over medium heat with olive oil. Cook onions until translucent and begin to caramelize about 10 minutes. Once the onions start to turn gold pour in a bit of beer a little at a time until cooked down and absorbed. repeat until the onions are browned.
  • 4. To assemble the sliders, toast the buns layer the aioli on both halfs, followed by arugula, shredded pork, cheese, onions, and cabbage,