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Pork Tenderloin and Pineapple Slaw Sweet Rolls

Source of Recipe

From "The Outdoor Table" by April McKinney


Recipe Introduction

"Instead of the usual pulled pork or ribs at your next gathering, try these adorable pork tenderloin sliders for a refreshing change. Make the day of your gathering a breeze by preparing the slaw the night before and marinating the pork overnight for an extra smoky flavor."

List of Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin:
â—¦ ½ cup fresh lime juice
â—¦ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
â—¦ 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
â—¦ 3 cloves garlic, crushed
â—¦ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ ½ teaspoon salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
â—¦ 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed

Pineapple Slaw:
â—¦ 1 (14-ounce) package coleslaw mix
â—¦ 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, ¼ cup of the juice, reserved
â—¦ 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
â—¦ ½ cup sliced green onions
â—¦ ¼ cup fresh lime juice
â—¦ ¼ cup mayonnaise
â—¦ 2 teaspoons honey
â—¦ ¾ teaspoon salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Sandwiches:
â—¦ 1 (12-count) package sweet dinner rolls
â—¦ 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce


Recipe

For the pork, in a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish, whisk together the lime juice, brown sugar, cumin, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the pork, and roll in the marinade a few times to coat. Cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For the slaw, in a large bowl toss together the coleslaw mix, pineapple, red peppers, and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture, and stir to coat the slaw completely. Refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes.

Heat the grill to medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and place on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, with the grill lid closed, rotating the pork every 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork from the grill, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the pork into 1-inch slices. Split the rolls, and place a slice of pork on the bottom half of each roll. Continue assembling the sandwiches until all of the pork and rolls have been used. Serve immediately.


Makes 12 servings