Caprese Pork Sliders are a lean mini burger bites, bursting with summer fresh flavor and slathered with Basil Aioli.
Summer is the best time of year: when tomatoes actually look like tomatoes, fresh herbs are growing on the back deck, and most of our meals are made on the grill. This Caprese Pork Sliders recipe, from the executive chefs at Farm Promise®, is perfect for the summer season. It's easy to assemble, and makes use of tomatoes and herbs that grown in our garden. Like our Ultimate Umami Burgers and Grilled Turkey Burgers, it's a leaner patty that's not lean on flavor.
Serve it with: Mashed Potato Salad, Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad, or Old Fashioned Potato Salad.
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Ingredients
- GROUND PORK: Farm Promise® ground pork
- MAYONNAISE: we like Hellman's Mayonnaise, Duke's Real Mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- LEMON JUICE: fresh squeezed lemon juice
- GARLIC: fresh garlic cloves, minced (for basil aioli)
- GARLIC POWDER: fine garlic powder
- SALT: kosher salt or sea salt
- PEPPER: coarse ground black pepper
- LEMON ZEST: zest from lemon
- BASIL: fresh basil leaves for garnish and chopped basil leaves (for basil aioli)
- MOZZARELLA: fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced for topping
- TOMATO: we like vine-ripe tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, sliced for topping
- BUNS: we used sesame slider buns
*see recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Make Basil Aioli: combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and chopped basil. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat Grill.
- Make Slider Patties: season ground pork with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form three 2 oz. slider patties.
- Grill Patties for 6-7 minutes, or until fully cooked, flipping half way through grilling.
- Top with Cheese: about a minute before grilling is done, top with mozzarella cheese.
- Toast Buns: right before serving, toast sesame buns on the grill for about a minute.
- Dress the Burgers: place sliders on toasted buns, then pile high with tomato, fresh basil, and basil aioli.
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Variations
- Lean Meat: substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for an equally lean and tasty burger patty
- Vegetarian: forgo the meat all together or use plant based patties, grilled tempeh, or tofu
- Gluten Free: substitute a gluten free slider bun or use a warm corn tortilla
Storage
- STORE LEFTOVER SLIDERS (minus buns and toppings) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- STORE BASIL AIOLI in the refrigerator an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- FREEZE: freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months in an airtight container. We recommend wrapping each one separately in plastic wrap. Thaw them completely in the refrigerator before you're ready to serve, then follow cooking instructions.
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- ULTIMATE UMAMI BURGER: This better-for-you burger is made with ground mushrooms for incredible texture & umami flavor
- ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGER: when you're in the mood for something spicy, this sausage burger delivers! Made with Italian sausage, peppers and spices.
This post is sponsored by our friends at Farm Promise. All opinions are our own.
FAQ
Caprese sliders are a delicious twist on the traditional Caprese salad. A delicious pork patty is topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, sandwiched between a toasted slider bun.
To make Caprese sliders ahead of time, prepare all the ingredients separately and store them in the refrigerator. Grill the patties, and assemble the sliders just before serving to ensure they stay fresh and the buns don't become soggy.
Fresh mozzarella is the traditional cheese used in Caprese sliders for its mild flavor and creamy texture. However, you can also experiment with burrata or provolone for a different taste.
Yes, you can use various types of bread for Caprese sliders. While we prefer slider buns, you can also use dinner rolls, ciabatta, or even mini baguettes for a unique twist.
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Caprese Pork Sliders recipe
Caprese Pork Sliders are a lean mini burger bites, bursting with summer fresh flavor and slathered with Basil Aioli.
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Farm Promise® ground pork
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh pepper
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped and 6 fresh, whole basil leaves
- 3 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- ½ medium tomato, sliced
- 4 sesame buns
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and chopped basil. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes (this is the basil aioli).
- Heat grill.
- Season ground pork with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form three 2 oz. slider patties.
- Grill patties for 6-7 minutes, or until fully cooked, flipping half way through grilling.
- About a minute before grilling is done, top with mozzarella cheese.
- Right before serving, toast sesame buns on the grill for about a minute.
- Place sliders on toasted buns, then pile high with tomato, fresh basil, and basil aioli.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Entrée
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 1337.4 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.8 g
- Protein: 14.9 g
- Cholesterol: 65.2 mg
Jacks says
Our family loves these sliders! We never thought of using ground pork before, but now we are hooked!