Pulled Pork Sliders
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these tender, mouthwatering Pulled Pork Sliders! Slow-cooked pork shoulder, generously coated in a flavorful dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, cayenne, and spices, is cooked to perfection until it’s irresistibly juicy and fork-tender. Tossed in a rich, homemade barbecue sauce featuring tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, and savory Worcestershire sauce, this pulled pork is the ultimate combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy. Served on soft slider buns and optionally topped with crisp coleslaw, these sliders are perfect for parties, game-day spreads, or an easy family dinner. With 16 servings and a hands-off cooking process, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s big on flavor and low on stress. Whether you’re hosting or meal prepping, these sliders guarantee smiles all around! Keywords: easy pulled pork sliders recipe, slow-cooked pork, barbecue sliders, party food ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 16 pieces slider buns
- 2 cups coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or set your slow cooker on low.
Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan or slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar around the meat.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil or cover the slow cooker with its lid.
If using an oven, roast for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8-10 hours.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the barbecue sauce by heating vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and water to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then set aside.
Once the pork is done, transfer it to a large bowl and shred it using two forks.
Mix the shredded pork with half of the prepared barbecue sauce, reserving the rest for serving.
To assemble the sliders, split the slider buns in half.
Place a generous portion of pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun.
Top the pork with coleslaw, if using, and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce.
Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
