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Flavorful Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Crisp Coleslaw Made Easy

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Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served on soft slider buns with a crisp, tangy coleslaw for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns, soft and slightly sweet (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
  • Optional: dill pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Trim any large pieces of fat from the pork shoulder, pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Rub the spice blend all over the pork shoulder.
  3. Pour apple cider vinegar and water into the slow cooker. Place pork shoulder fat side up in the slow cooker. Pour half of the honey BBQ sauce over the pork, spreading evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred finely with two forks or meat claws.
  6. Mix the remaining honey BBQ sauce into the shredded pork and stir well. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss dressing with veggies and chill until serving.
  8. Lightly toast slider buns in a skillet or oven for about 2 minutes.
  9. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bun bottoms, topping with coleslaw and optional pickle slices, then capping with bun tops. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the pork fat layer on top while cooking to baste the meat and keep it moist. Let pork rest 10 minutes before shredding. Toss coleslaw dressing just before serving to keep it crisp. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo. If pork seems dry, stir in slow cooker juices before adding BBQ sauce. Avoid lifting slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat.

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