Whole30 Pulled Pork Sliders

Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful Whole30 Pulled Pork Sliders, a healthy and delicious twist on a comfort food classic. This recipe features tender, fall-apart pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of spices, apple cider vinegar, and Whole30-compliant ingredients like coconut aminos. Served on crisp bibb lettuce leaves instead of buns, these sliders are ideal for anyone following a Whole30, Paleo, or low-carb lifestyle. The zesty coleslaw, made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dill-infused mayonnaise dressing, adds the perfect crunch and freshness to each bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow cooker doing the rest, these sliders are an easy, crowd-pleasing meal or party appetizer. Whether you're hosting or meal-prepping for the week, these Whole30 Pulled Pork Sliders are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
• 1 tablespoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 12 large pieces Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 2 cups Green cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 0.5 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

2. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder evenly.

Step 3

3. Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker.

Step 4

4. Add apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and coconut aminos to the slow cooker.

Step 5

5. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 6

6. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any excess fat.

Step 7

7. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices.

Step 8

8. For the coleslaw, in a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrot.

Step 9

9. In a separate small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. Stir this dressing into the cabbage mixture until well combined.

Step 10

10. To serve, take a lettuce leaf and fill it with a scoop of pulled pork and a spoonful of coleslaw.

Step 11

11. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve the sliders immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2569.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4445.6

Total Fat 362.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1167.2mg	0%
Sodium 9953.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 257.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453.3mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 5545.9mg	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: 72.9%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 4.1%