bbq pulled pork sliders (Printable)
Savory pulled pork, flavorful BBQ sauce, and soft slider buns for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pulled Pork
01 - 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Barbecue Sauce
06 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
→ Slider Assembly
10 - 12 slider buns
11 - 1 cup coleslaw mix
# Method:
01 - Rub pork shoulder evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high and sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side.
03 - Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker. In a bowl, blend barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chili powder, then pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
04 - Once cooked, transfer pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with sauce.
05 - Lightly toast slider buns on a baking sheet under a broiler for 1 minute or until warm.
06 - Pile generous portions of pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw mix and finish with the top half of buns.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
- Works with a slow cooker or oven
- Juicy, flavorful pork every time
- Adaptable with your favorite barbecue sauces and sandwich toppings
02 -
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or taco fillings
- Pulled pork freezes beautifully for later meals
03 -
- Browning the pork first in a hot pan adds even more flavor and a hint of smokiness to the final sliders
- Use a mix of different barbecue sauces for depth or try a splash of hot sauce to customize the heat level