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School Started! And We’re Busy!
We are already four weeks into the school year and it’s going great so far! Although, everyday does seem to feel a bit like a marathon! I am up at 6 am to get myself ready for work, and the kids ready for school. It’s 5 pm by the time we get home, then we have lunch boxes to clean, homework to do, baths to give, and dinner to make – all before their 7:45 pm bedtime.
30 Minute Dinners are a MUST on Busy Weekdays
When it comes to dinner on busy week nights, I turn to Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork for Real Flavor Real Fast. With their variety of marinated fresh pork options, I can have a flavorful dinner on the table in about 30 minutes!
This week, I decided to make my family Cuban Pork Sliders. My pork sliders are made with Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet, which pack a ton of flavor into each bite!
Once cooked, the pork gets layered onto toasted rolls that are smeared with mustard. Then a few quick-pickled jalapenos are layered onto the pork (for the adults who like spicy foods) — then a slice of swiss cheese goes on top.
In about 40 minutes, these Spicy Cuban Pork Sliders hit the dinner table!
These Spicy Cuban Pork Sliders are definitely in my top 5 favorite sandwiches! They have a wonderful balance of savory and spicy flavors.
You can also dice any leftover pork and toss it with cooked noodles & butter for a quick and easy lunch the next day!
Spicy Cuban Pork Sliders
Makes 8 Sliders
- 2 lbs Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet
- 8 rolls
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 jalapenos, cut into 1/4″ slices
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- mustard
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pork on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 30 – 40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees. Once cooked, cut into 1/4″ slices.
Meanwhile in a small pot, bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to boil. Add sliced jalapenos, and gently boil for 4 – 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Toast rolls, and add a thin layer of mustard on each side. Top with sliced pork, jalapenos, and swiss cheese.
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Did you notice the football-shaped rolls in this post? I picked them up, along with all of the ingredients for this recipe, at Walmart! I love that I can get great quality meats at my local Walmart!
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A Printable Recipe
Want a printable recipe to hang on your fridge, or to share with family and friends? Here you go!

Spicy Cuban Pork Sliders
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet
- 8 rolls
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 jalapenos cut into 1/4" slices
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- mustard
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pork on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 30 - 40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees. Once cooked, cut into 1/4" slices.
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Meanwhile in a small pot, bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to boil. Add sliced jalapenos, and gently boil for 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Toast rolls, and add a thin layer of mustard. Top with sliced pork, jalapenos, and swiss cheese.
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I haven’t tried Cuban food before but these sliders seem to be interesting. Love the zing that Jalapenos give
Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet are so good. We buy these all the time so this recipe is great for us. Thanks for sharing the recipe
In all honesty, this dish appears to be delicious.
I love pork sliders and so does my family! Not sure about the spicy part, but I can adjust the spices easily. Looks delicious!
These sound amazing! I love a good sandwich, and the thought of having Cuban Sliders ready for dinner on a weeknight is amazing. I’m putting this on the menu for next week! Thanks for sharing! #client
These pork sliders look delicious! I love that they only take 30 minutes, perfect for last minute meals.
That looks so good! I can’t wait to make this.
These look ah-mazing! Everyone in my family loves spicy meals. I know they’ll love these pork sliders.
looks so yummy and easy to make and pack! and that jalapeno for sure adds that extra kick! http://www.crayonized.com
The Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet looks super tasty! Your pork sliders also look and sound super delicious and easy to make!
This is one recipe I’d be able to get the grand kids to eat. They love sliders of every kind and I love fixing them. I’ve never had cuban pork sliders before so it will be a treat to make them.