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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe for Large Parties

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A simple and crowd-pleasing slow cooker pulled pork recipe perfect for large gatherings, featuring tender, smoky, and juicy pork shoulder tossed in BBQ sauce and served on soft slider rolls.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet variety)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • About 24 dinner slider rolls
  • Pickles or coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the pork shoulder, massaging it in well.
  2. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker insert, fat side up.
  3. Pour 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce over the pork, then drizzle the apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard (if using) evenly on top. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork pulls apart easily and reaches an internal temperature of at least 190°F (88°C).
  5. Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large bowl. Shred the meat using two forks or meat claws, discarding large chunks of fat.
  6. Toss the shredded pork with the remaining slow cooker juices and additional BBQ sauce if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Arrange slider rolls on a platter, pile pulled pork on each roll, add pickles or coleslaw if desired, and top with the other half of the bun.
  8. Optional: Toast slider buns under the broiler for 3-4 minutes before assembling for added texture.

Notes

Use gluten-free slider buns or lettuce wraps for a gluten-free version. Save cooking juices to toss with shredded pork for extra flavor and moisture. Toast slider buns under the broiler for 3-4 minutes for added texture. Adjust BBQ sauce amount to taste to avoid overly sweet or sticky pork. Shred pork while warm for easier shredding. Add hot sauce or jalapeños for heat if desired.

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