Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise

This recipe for grilled pork tenderloin sliders with chipotle lime mayonnaise combines a great southwest-inspired rub with a mayonnaise that is kicked up with some chipotle and lime.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled, mayonnaise, sliders, spicy, Teriyaki

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 399kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Famous Brand Name Recipes

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 1 pound pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin or less, to taste
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 green onions trimmed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotles in adobo sauce minced
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
12 slider buns
6 slices Pepperjack cheese cut into quarters

Instructions

Rub both tenderloins with the oil.
In a bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle over the tenderloins.
Place tenderloins into a large resealable baggie.
Add green onions and seal.
Shake gently to also coat the onions.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, make the mayonnaise by combining the mayo, chipotle, and lime juice. Refrigerate until needed.
Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
Sear the tenderloins on all sides and remove to indirect heat to continue cooking to an internal temperature of 160 F.
Remove, cover with foil, and let cool slightly.
Place the green onions over direct heat and grill for 3 minutes, turning often.
Remove and chop into 1" long pieces.
Slice the tenderloins.
Slather sliders bun with the mayonnaise.
Add the pork, 2 quarters of cheese, and onions.
Serve.

Notes

Substitute Swiss or Monterey Jack if you don't want the pepper jack.

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