Roast Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Cranberry Sauce and Pickled Onions
Courtesy of National Pork Board 8 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hr. Marinate Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. pork tenderloin |
| 1/2 red onion, halved and very thinly sliced |
| 1/2 c. red wine vinegar |
| 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more for seasoning |
| pepper, to taste |
| 8 dinner rolls, white, whole wheat, or combination, split horizontally |
| 3/4 c. cranberry sauce, jellied or whole berry |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine onion, red wine vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring to dissolve salt. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F. Season tenderloin on all sides with salt and pepper. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork from oven and let rest 3 minutes.
3. Cut pork into thin slices. Drain onion mixture.
4. Arrange bottom halves of rolls on a work surface. Spread with cranberry sauce, and then top with pork and pickled onions, dividing all evenly. Add top halves of rolls and serve.
* Taste of the holidays in bite-size sliders. Serve as part of a buffet or as appetizers.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 240; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Total Carbs: 33g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 17g; Sodium: 340mg;