banh mi sliders

Name: Banh Mi Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ## FOR CROCKPOT; 2 - bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) coriander; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) turmeric; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; 2 pound(s) pork tenderloin; 2 - apples, chopped; 2 - inches ginger root, divided; 16 ounce(s) low sodium chicken broth; ## VEGETABLE TOPPING; 1 - large carrot; 1 - cucumber; 1 - small bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 - serrano pepper, minced; 1/2 - lime, juiced; ## APPLE CIDER REDUCTION; 1 1/2 cup(s) apple cider; 1/4 cup(s) honey

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Kathy Granstrom

Updated on Aug 23, 2014

I found this at diets in review. Poster had just spent a weekend getaway in Portland, Oregon and was inspired to create this after going to Portland Farmers's Market and taking a pole dancing class. Got a bang out of that! She claims that it has a lower calorie level. Could prep meat day before and assemble rest day of serving.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 4 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR CROCKPOT
2 - bay leaves
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 pounds pork tenderloin
2 - apples, chopped
2 - inches ginger root, divided
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
VEGETABLE TOPPING
1 - large carrot
1 - cucumber
1 - small bunch cilantro, chopped
1 - serrano pepper, minced
1/2 - lime, juiced
APPLE CIDER REDUCTION
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup honey

How To Make banh mi sliders

Step 1

Put bay leaves into crockpot. Combine rest of spices and thoroughly rub on pork tenderloin. Place in crock pot with chopped apples and a few pieces of ginger root (later need 1 to 2 teaspoons of ginger for vegetable topping) and pour in broth. Set to high and cook 3-4 hours.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetable topping by chopping carrot and cucumber julienne style (like long, thin matchsticks). Zest or grate the remaining ginger root; you’ll want about 1-2 teaspoons. Roughly chop cilantro and mince serrano pepper (remove the seeds before chopping to remove heat but keep the flavor). This can be done a few hours in advance and sealed in an air-tight container or baggy and refrigerated.
Step 3

Just before serving, prepare the apple cider reduction. Over high heat pour cider into pot on stove top. Stir frequently. When cider has mostly reduced, after 8-10 minutes, reduce heat slightly and add honey. Stir until a thick syrup has formed (keep warm until ready to use).
Step 4

Remove pork from the crock pot. It should be tender and juicy. Shred the meat by hand or using two forks.
Step 5

Spread each slider bun with apple cider reduction. Evenly divide meat and vegetables across buns.
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