Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled Pork Sliders

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook480m
Total time
8h 20m
Internal temp
145°F
Prep
20 min
Cook
8h

Servings

Recipe written for 12 servings

Rub

Main

Braising Liquid

Main

Coleslaw

Coleslaw Dressing

Main

Stovetop

Slow Cooker

Mixing Bowl

Skillet

Paper Towel

Fork

Wooden Spoon

Whisk

Knife

Tongs

Cutting Board

Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Dipping Fork

Fridge

4 days

Freezer

90 days

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4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt; trimmed of excess fat

Pork Shoulder

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In a small mixing bowl, combine the 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cumin, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sugar
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Pat the 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt completely dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere and promotes better flavor development. Rub the spice mixture all over every surface of the boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt, pressing it in firmly.

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  • Pork Shoulder

Place the chopped yellow onion roughly chopped and smashed 4 cloves garlic smashed cloves in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour in the ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup chicken broth, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.

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  • Slow Cooker
  • Yellow Onion
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

Set the rubbed 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt on top of the yellow onion roughly chopped and 4 cloves garlic smashed. Spoon 1 cup of the grill sauce your favorite brand over the top of the boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt, coating it evenly.

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  • Pork Shoulder
  • Yellow Onion
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • 480–600 min

Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or on HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt is completely tender and easily shreds with a fork.

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  • Pork Shoulder

Carefully transfer the 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt to a large cutting board or mixing bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat. Skim excess fat off the top of the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.

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  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slow Cooker
  • Pork Shoulder

Return the shredded 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt to the slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ½ cup of BBQ sauce your favorite brand and mix well so the 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt absorbs all the juices. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep warm on the LOW setting until ready to serve.

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  • Slow Cooker
  • Pork Shoulder
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Barbecue Sauce

While the 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt cooks, combine the shredded 3 cups green cabbage finely shredded, 1 cup red cabbage finely shredded, and grated medium carrot grated in a large mixing bowl.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pork Shoulder
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • 30 min

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp mayonnaise, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground until smooth. Pour the dressing over the 3 cups green cabbage finely shredded mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes — the coleslaw gets better as it sits.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mayonnaise
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • 1–2 min
  • Medium

Split the 12 pieces slider buns Hawaiian rolls or brioche slider buns preferred and lightly toast them cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until golden. This prevents the buns from getting soggy.

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  • Skillet
  • Slider Buns

Pile a generous amount of pulled 4 lb boneless pork shoulder also called pork butt onto the bottom half of each 12 pieces slider buns Hawaiian rolls or brioche slider buns preferred. Top with a spoonful of coleslaw and a 12 slices bread-and-butter pickles slice if desired. Add an extra drizzle of grill sauce your favorite brand, then place the top 12 pieces slider buns Hawaiian rolls or brioche slider buns preferred on and serve immediately.

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  • Pork Shoulder
  • Slider Buns
  • Bread-And-Butter Pickles
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Barbecue Sauce
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

410

Cal

15g

Fat

38g

Carbs

28g

Protein