Spiced Sliders With Date Ketchup Recipes

CARIBBEAN JERK SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the beef, allspice, cayenne, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, brown sugar, thyme, salt and black pepper and gently mix just until combined.
• Form the meat into eight 2-ounce patties, then press the center of each with your thumb to create an indent. Coat the grill pan with cooking spray.
• Grill the sliders until the internal temperature reads 150˚, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place a slice of cheese on each patty once you flip them. The cheese will melt over the sides of the patties. Remove the patties to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
• While the patties rest, brush the buns with the melted butter and grill until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Assemble the sliders by putting a tablespoon-size dollop of the ketchup on the top and bottom buns, topping the bottom bun with the patty and finishing with an onion ring on top of each. Serve with the remaining onion rings and ketchup on the side.

CRISP ONION RINGS, SPICED KETCHUP

Steps:

• For the spiced ketchup: In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard and Sriracha, stirring well. Then refrigerate until serving.
• For the onion rings: Preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F with vegetable or peanut oil, waiting until heated. Next, drain the ice water from the cut onions, ensuring the water has drained. Next, in a bowl, blend the flour, salt and pepper, mixing well. Then add one-third of the onions. Mix the onions well, tap off excess flour and then add to the fryer, cooking until crisp, about 2 minutes. After removing, allow to drain excess oil on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining onions. Serve with the spiced ketchup.

SPICED SLIDERS WITH DATE KETCHUP

Steps:

• Date Ketchup:
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5-8 minutes. Add ketchup, dates, and beer; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to prevent burning, until thick and slightly darkened, 20-25 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in vinegar. Let mixture cool slightly. Purée in a blender, thinning with water if needed, until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
• DO AHEAD: Date ketchup can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• Sliders and assembly:
• Using your hands, gently mix onion, garlic, lamb, beef, parsley, and baharat in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Form scant 1/4-cupfuls of lamb mixture into twelve 2"-diameter patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Place patties in skillet and immediately reduce heat to medium. Cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve patties on buns with date ketchup, lettuce, caramelized onions, and feta.

SPICY SLIDERS

Steps:

• Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees F (190 to 230 degrees C).
• Mix together ground beef, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin in a large bowl. Form into 8 patties. Lightly oil grill grate, then grill patties until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Top with cheese during last minute of grilling.
• Puree cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeno, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Spread mixture on bottom half of buns. Top with cabbage, patties, and bun tops.

SLIDERS WITH SPICY BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; process until pureed. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for brushing burgers., For sliders, split rolls horizontally in half. Spread bottoms with butter. In a large bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four 1/2-in.-thick patties, pressing an indentation in the center of each., In two batches, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, brushing tops with reserved sauce after turning. Top with cheese; grill, covered, 15-30 seconds longer or until melted. Serve on rolls with onion, tomatoes and remaining sauce.

SPICED KETCHUP

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.