Traeger Kitchen
Spicy Grilled Pork Sliders
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Mesquite
Delicious finger food will keep your New Year’s Eve party rocking, so make sure to have a few stacks of wood-fired sliders.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
24 Ounce ground pork
3 Ounce Traeger Chipotle Rub
12 Slices Swiss cheese
12 slider buns, for serving
Steps
1
Mix the pork and rub in a bowl. Do not over mix or the slider will be too tightly bound.Ingredients
24 Ounce ground pork
3 Ounce Traeger Chipotle Rub
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.
Grill: 275 ˚F4
Increase the temperature to HIGH. Once grill reaches temperature, cook for 1 additional minute per side.Grill: 500 ˚F5
Add the cheese and cook for another 30 seconds.Grill: 500 ˚FIngredients
12 Slices Swiss cheese
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!Grill: 500 ˚FIngredients
12 slider buns, for serving