Cuban Sliders
Cuban Sliders are a flavor-packed delight that brings the vibrant taste of Cuba to your table! These bite-sized sandwiches feature juicy, marinated pork layered with melty Swiss cheese and zesty dill pickles, all tucked inside soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or any casual gathering, these sliders will be the star of the show. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp Cuban seasoning (cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 4 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil and season generously with Cuban seasoning. Place in a roasting pan.
- Cover with foil and slow-cook for about 4 hours until tender. Alternatively, use a slow cooker.
- Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, then shred using two forks.
- Slice slider buns in half; layer Swiss cheese on each bottom half. Add shredded pork, pickles, and drizzle mustard on top.
- Place tops on sliders, brush with melted butter, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (80g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg