Hi friends! Two fun holidays are coming up and I’m excited to team up with Screamin’ Mimi’s again to share a ‘Derby de Mayo’ party! Screamin’ Mimi’s is a local company that makes my favorite Sweet Hot Salsa. It’s sweet, followed by a little kick of heat. Don’t be afraid of the ‘hot’ in the name, Sweet Hot is more of a mild salsa, while ‘Sweet Hotter’ has more of a kick, and ‘Sweet Hottest’ is for spice lovers. Given that Screamin’ Mimi’s is a salsa company based in Lexington, KY, and Derby always falls right around Cinco de Mayo, it only seemed fitting that we throw a ‘Derby de Mayo’ themed party. It’s a fun way to switch things up from your typical Derby party. I’ve put together a menu featuring Kentucky classics, but with a ‘Sweet Hot’ twist. Plus decor ideas, party favors and a recipe for Sweet Hot Pork Tenderloin Sliders. Check it all out below so you can throw your very own Derby de Mayo party. PS: Scroll down to the bottom of this post for a discount code!
Derby de Mayo Party Menu
- Sweet Hot Pork Tenderloin Sliders (scroll down for recipe)
- Kentucky Beer Cheese made with your favorite Mexican beer and fresh veggies
- Screamin’ Mimi’s Sweet Hot Salsa
- Guacamole
- Margarita Cupcakes or do store bought with fun toppers
- Margarita Mint Juleps or Mint Julep Iced Tea
- Palomas
Derby de Mayo Party Decor & Favors
- Hang a Mexican flag banner with horse racing banner over top.
- Display mini sombreros and pinatas on the table.
- Serve chips in a sombrero decorated with faux red roses. These roses are on wire so you can intertwine them to each other around the hat.
- Give out jars of Sweet Hot Salsa with mini horseshoes tied to them with with a tag that says ‘Happy Derby de Mayo’ as party favors!
Sweet Hot Pork Tenderloin Sliders, makes 24 sliders
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 2.5 pounds total
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp & 4 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp & 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 packages of 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 12 slices pepper jack
- 2/3 cups Screamin’ Mimi’s Sweet Hot Salsa
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Pat down pork tenderloin with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper
- Combine brown sugar, 2 tbsp dijon and 1 tbsp oregano and rub all over pork
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat and sear pork on all sides for about 5 minutes
- Place pork on a rack over a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 155 fahrenheit
- Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing 1/4 in thick; you can also wrap the entire pork tenderloin in foil and refrigerate for a day or two until you’re ready to make sliders
- Preheat oven to 350
- Slice rolls in half and spread 2 tbsp dijon over both bottom halves
- Layer sliders with half the pork, 6 slices pepper jack and 1/3 cup salsa each
- Combine melted butter, garlic powder and 1 tsp oregano and brush over top of rolls
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted
Who’s ready for some salsa?! You can shop Screamin’ Mimi’s products online here and use code LEXEATS for free shipping. You can also find them at Kroger, Whole Foods, Good Foods Co-Op, Critchfield, Liquor Barn and Total Wine. Not only is Screamin’ Mimi’s great for cooking and entertaining, but also one of my favorites for gifting. ‘Mimi’s Pantry Pack’ would be a great Mother’s Day gift. Or pick up a couple jars of salsa to have on hand for hostess and end of year teacher gifts!
Biscuits & blessings,
Leels
This post is in partnership with Screamin’ Mimi’s. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Lex Eats!
