Tender Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Creamy Coleslaw
A simple, comforting recipe featuring fall-apart tender pulled pork cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, paired with a light and creamy coleslaw, perfect for casual gatherings or fuss-free dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 to 8 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings (about 16 sliders) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slider buns or small dinner rolls
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any large chunks of fat from the pork shoulder. Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix evenly over the pork shoulder.
- Place the rubbed pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth or water around the sides, not over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
- While pork cooks, shred cabbage and carrots finely. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss shredded veggies in the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When pork is done, transfer to a large bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws. Pour a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid and barbecue sauce over the shredded pork and mix gently.
- Slice slider buns in half. Pile pulled pork on the buns, top with creamy coleslaw, and add pickles if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free slider rolls or lettuce wraps. Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist. Save leftover cooking liquid to add when reheating pork to keep it moist. Toast slider buns before serving for added texture. Avoid drowning pork in barbecue sauce; add just enough to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 2530
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