- Combine the spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves) mix and set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic, and pork in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and return mixture to pan. Stir in raisins, chili powder, red wine vinegar and 1 tsp of the spice mix and tomatoes.
- Reduce heat, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives.
- To serve: spread enough of the picadillo mixture to cover the bottom half of the bun and top with the other half.
Pork Picadillo Sliders
Recipe by Tad Lombardo
This is a party favourite - the tray empties in a flash!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups onion chopped, (about 1 medium)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 500g ground pork
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp ground allspice
- 1 ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 800g diced tomatoes, (drained if using canned)
- ¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
- Mini brioche burger buns