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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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These slow cooker BBQ pulled pork sliders are tender, flavorful, and perfect for parties or casual dinners. The pork is slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth softness and topped with a tangy coleslaw for a delicious bite-sized snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), bone-in or boneless
  • BBQ sauce (about 1 to 1.5 cups), your favorite brand or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12–16 slider buns or dinner rolls

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix evenly all over the pork, pressing gently to adhere. (Approx. 10 minutes)
  2. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar around the meat, not directly on top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  3. While the pork cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, honey (or sugar), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving. (Approx. 10 minutes)
  4. Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat into tender pieces, discarding large chunks of fat. (Approx. 10 minutes)
  5. Pour BBQ sauce over the shredded pork and stir well to coat. Adjust sauce amount to taste. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  6. Slice slider buns in half and optionally toast them lightly on a skillet or in the oven. Pile pulled pork on the bottom half, spoon coleslaw on top, then cap with the bun. Serve immediately while warm. (Approx. 5 minutes)

Notes

For best results, cook pork low and slow for the full 8-10 hours. Save some cooking liquid to add back to shredded pork if it seems dry. Coleslaw can be made a day ahead for better flavor. Toast buns for extra texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free BBQ sauce and buns or lettuce wraps. Spice level can be adjusted by adding chipotle powder or jalapeños.

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