Flavorful BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw
Juicy, tender pulled pork sliders paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw make a perfect easy party snack that’s quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 4-5 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes (slow cooker low) or 4 hours 25 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s or homemade)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (classic or light)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns (soft, small sandwich rolls)
- Optional: pickles or extra BBQ sauce for serving
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub evenly over the pork. (10 minutes)
- Place pork shoulder in slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over pork without stirring. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- While pork cooks, mix shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss dressing with veggies and refrigerate until serving. (15 minutes)
- Transfer cooked pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws. Pour some cooking liquid over shredded pork to keep moist. Adjust seasoning if needed. (10 minutes)
- Slice slider buns horizontally. Layer pulled pork on bottom half, top with creamy coleslaw, add pickles or extra BBQ sauce if desired, then place top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
To avoid soggy buns, toast slider rolls lightly before assembling and add coleslaw just before serving. You can prep pulled pork and coleslaw ahead and assemble just before serving. For a spicy variation, add cayenne pepper to BBQ sauce. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free diet. Vegan version possible with jackfruit and vegan mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (with pork
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 2025
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