Pulled Pork Sliders

Juicy, tender, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor, these Pulled Pork Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or family dinners. This recipe starts with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection and infused with apple cider vinegar for mouthwatering tang. The star is complemented by a homemade barbecue sauce, blending ketchup, honey, and Worcestershire sauce for a delectable balance of sweetness and zest. Served on soft, pillowy slider buns and optionally topped with crisp coleslaw for a refreshing crunch, these sliders are as easy to assemble as they are to devour. Whether you're using an oven or a slow cooker, this recipe is a foolproof way to deliver rich barbecue flavor in every bite—perfect for feeding a hungry crowd!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:510 mins

Servings: 16

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or set your slow cooker on low.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan or slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar around the meat.

Step 5

Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil or cover the slow cooker with its lid.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

While the pork is cooking, prepare the barbecue sauce by heating vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8

Add mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and water to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then set aside.

Step 10

Once the pork is done, transfer it to a large bowl and shred it using two forks.

Step 11

Mix the shredded pork with half of the prepared barbecue sauce, reserving the rest for serving.

Step 12

To assemble the sliders, split the slider buns in half.

Step 13

Place a generous portion of pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 14

Top the pork with coleslaw, if using, and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce.

Step 15

Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4254.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8696.1

Total Fat 475.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1308.1mg	0%
Sodium 12001.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 741.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 367.1g
Protein 382.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1307.4mg	0%
Iron 54.4mg	0%
Potassium 7251.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 33.8%