Tri-Tip Sliders

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These Tri-Tip Sliders will be your new go-to appetizer! They're juicy, smoky, and buttery - what more could you ask for!? Pair these Tri-Tip Sliders with a velvety smooth Oatmeal Stout.

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Nothing beats the combination of flavors from the BBQ'd tri-tip, smoky BBQ sauce, and pepper jack cheese inside sweet and buttery Hawaiian rolls. Take our word for it: THESE. ARE. BOMB.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• King's Hawaiian Rolls

• Tri-tip

• Garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper

• Pepper jack cheese

• Yellow onion

• Pickles

• BBQ sauce

• Butter

• Garlic

• Fresh parsley

• Yellow hot chili peppers

• Optional - Oatmeal Stout for beer pairing

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: SEASON TRI-TIP

• Liberally season tri-tip with salt, pepper, and garlic powder

STEP 2: GRILL

• Grill tri-tip over medium heat.

• For medium-rare, cook to an internal temperature of 120°F

• Move the tri-tip to high heat and sear on both sides for 1-2 minutes each until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F.

• Remove from the grill and tent with foil for a 10-minute rest.

STEP 3: CARAMELIZE ONIONS

• While the tri-tip cooks, slice onion into thin slices

• Cook on medium-low heat in a deep pan for 45 minutes with olive oil, butter, and salt to taste.

• Stir occasionally to ensure they don't burn.

• If sticking occurs, splash small amounts of water in the pan to deglaze.

STEP 4: CHOP TRI-TIP

• Chop the cooked tri-tip into 1/2-inch chunks.

STEP 5: PRE-HEAT OVEN

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F

STEP 6: BUTTER

• Chop the parsley and add the melted butter and garlic to a small bowl.

• Mix and set aside.

STEP 7: BUILD SLIDERS

• On the bottom half of the Hawaiian rolls, add a layer of pepper jack cheese, tri-tip, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, dill pickles, another layer of pepper jack cheese, and add the top layer of the rolls.

• Brush the tops of the buns with garlic butter.

STEP 8: BAKE

• Bake the sliders in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are golden brown.

STEP 9: SERVE

• Optional- serve with yellow hot chili peppers and pair Oatmeal Stout.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 9 sliders

• 1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls (9-rolls)

• 2 lbs tri-tip

• 1 TBSP garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper

• 10-12 slices pepper jack cheese

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin

• 2 TBSP olive oil

• 2 TBSP unsalted butter

• 9 dill pickle chips

• 1/2 C BBQ sauce (your choice)

• 1/2 C butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped

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