BQQ Pulled Mushroom Sliders

BBQ Pulled Mushroom Sandwiches

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 lb of king trumpet mushrooms
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce of choice
• Hawaiian rolls

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Get your pan heating over medium-high heat. Shred the mushrooms by running a fork along the fibers, away from the cap. Pull apart with fingers and set aside. Dice the onion finely. Add the oil to the hot pan, swirl to coat the entire surface, then add the onion. Cook until golden and caramelized, then add in the mushrooms. Spread them around the pan evenly, then let them sear for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. The water will cook out, and you want the mushrooms to get browned and some crispy bits to form, so don't move them around too much. Once the mushrooms are done, transfer them to a mixing bowl and add the BBQ sauce. Stir the mushrooms in the sauce to coat evenly, then spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pop the mushrooms into the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, giving them a stir about halfway through. When the mushrooms are done, remove from the oven and set aside. If you're making sandwiches, get your pan hot. Butter each side of your roll and place them butter side down in the hot pan. Keep an eye on them and remove once they've reached your desired level of toasting. Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy!