This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®, and  Smithfield®, but all opinions are my own.
Marinated Pork Loin Sliders - These sliders come together easily using pre-marinated pork tenderloin. A great answer to the problem of the back to school routine rush!
Wow, the last couple of weeks have been complete chaos at my house. This is the first year that our two little ones BOTH have activities during the week. We held our breath hoping they wouldn't be scheduled on the same night and thankfully they weren't. They are, of course, scheduled right at dinner time! Josh has soccer Tuesday at 5:30 PM and Nora has dance on Wednesday at 4:30.
I will admit on week one I hit a drive thru to get them kid meals and on week 2 we got pizza - don't judge. I just couldn't figure anything else out. It's tough to figure out how to get dinner on the table when you have kid activities. Getting into this back to school routine is overwhelming. Who the heck can remember to marinate something? Not me. So when I saw these marinated fresh pork products , I figured it was worth a try.
While I do like to play around with creating my own flavors, on these busy nights, I certainly welcome a few shortcuts. I noticed there were quite a few new flavors of the Smithfield® pork products but I chose the Portobello Mushroom Pork Filet. These pork loins cook up fairly quickly and while it's cooking away I can get the other components ready. Everything is on the table by the time the kids have both showered.
I love caramelized onions. I know what you're thinking....don't those take a lot of time? They take about twenty minutes. So, here are three solutions/options. 1. You can either make them ahead of time like I do. I like to make a batch of caramelized onions a couple of times a month. You can refrigerate them and use them as needed for your recipes. 2. You can also get them cooked while your pork is cooking. Since the pork is "pop in the oven" ready, you can use that cook time for the onions. 3. Lastly, you can buy them pre-made. There are a lot of jarred varieties found in the grocery store these days. Either way. It's easy, I promise.
When I set out to make these sliders, I knew I wanted to use a cheese spread. My plan was to buy an herbed cheese spread or an herbed cream cheese but then in the deli cheese section I saw a Gorgonzola cheese spread. I ended up buying both because my kids aren't too keen on Gorgonzola but I am. You can decide which best suits your tastes.
For a nice cool, crisp texture I sliced some fresh pears super thin. I think apple would also be a good if you don't have pears. You know me, all about the versatility.
Once the pork is done, slice it thin and pile it on a toasted roll with the pear, cheese spread and onions. Seriously good food and it came together in just over a half hour! Take THAT busy schedule! No more drive thru for us!
Printable Recipe Card
Marinated Pork Loin Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 Smithfield® Portobello Mushroom Pork Loin
- 2 C Caramelized Onions made ahead - see below for instructions or jarred
- 4 oz Herbed Cream Cheese or Gorgonzola cheese spread
- 4 Ciabatta Rolls
- 2 Pears thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Place pork loin in a shallow pan and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
- Meanwhile, reheat onions in a skillet for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- When pork loin is cooked thru, let rest 5 minutes and slice thin.
- Slice rolls in half. If desired, toast the rolls for 5 minutes in the oven at 400.
- Spread the cheese spread on the top half of the rolls.
- Layer pork slices, pear slices and onions in the roll and serve.
Caramelized Onions
- T butter
- large sweet onions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Let cook 5 minutes. Stir. Continue to cook until softened and caramelized; about 20 minutes. Stirring, but not often, only every 5 minutes. Set aside
Brenda Young says
We love those marinated pork loins, usually we grill ours but this combo looks like a great quick fix for those kid busy evenings will have to give this recipe a try!
Erlene says
Those marinated pork tenderloins look really good. I've only bought pre-marinated pork once. I like the choice of flavors that Smithfield has...yum.
linda spiker says
Pork tenderloin is ,y favorite cut of pork! Love the sliders.
Debi @ Life Currents says
These look so good! Great for lunch this week!
Kerry C says
I love using Smithfield marinated pork loin. It saves me time and they are delicious. Your sandwiches look amazing. I wish I could reach through the screen and eat them.
Melanie says
I have used SMithfield for a long time. It is my favorite!
Dee says
No judgment here -- kids' activities are so hard on dinner plans! We have the same problem, so it's nice to know there are alternatives to fast food. 🙂 The sandwiches look great!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you, Dee. I don't know why this year seems busier than other years but time management is not on my side lately.
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Great job - these look so good!
reesa l says
This looks absolutely delicious! and easy!
Brandy M says
I was trying to think of something new to do with my pork tonight. This is a great idea and I think I will be using it tonight! It looks SO yummy!
Nicole says
This looks absolutely delicious!!!
Kallee says
What a great looking recipe. A perfect looking slider. The pork looks delicious.
Danita Carr says
These look amazing!!
Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun says
Yum, these sliders look amazing!
jamie says
What a great dinner, my kids will eat anything one i put it on a slider bun!
foodyschmoody says
Right, sliders and slider rolls might have changed the entire world in terms of kid eating!
Sharon @Nut Free Wok says
What a great combo, savory meat & cheese with sweet onions and sliced pears! Thanks for the yummy recipe.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Sharon. I definitely preferred the Gorgonzola cheese spread to compliment the pears but the rest of the family preferred the herbed cream cheese.
Debra says
Oh my word! These look SOOOO good!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Debra!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
That's a beast of a sandwich. I could totally go for that right now!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I love pork loin and the portabella mushroom flavor sounds wonderful, and these slides are the perfect easy weeknight dinner, my family would love them!
Healing Tomato says
What a wonderful and quick lunch or dinner idea. The sliders look great.