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Savory Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Crunchy Coleslaw and Pickles Perfect for Easy Party Bites

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These savory pulled pork sliders combine tender, fall-apart pork with a crunchy, tangy coleslaw and pickles, making them perfect for easy party bites or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or light mayo/Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small soft rolls (brioche buns recommended)
  • Pickle slices (dill or bread and butter pickles)
  • Optional: extra barbecue sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork, pressing it in well.
  2. Place the pork in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Pour chicken broth around the meat. Cook on low in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. If using a pressure cooker, cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws. Discard large pieces of fat. Stir in barbecue sauce to coat evenly. Add cooking liquid if pork looks dry.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage with shredded carrot. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Let sit 10-15 minutes if desired.
  5. Preheat a skillet or oven broiler. Split slider buns and toast cut sides until golden and crisp.
  6. Assemble sliders by spooning pulled pork onto bottom bun, adding coleslaw, topping with pickle slices, drizzling extra barbecue sauce if desired, and finishing with top bun.
  7. Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overload buns to prevent messiness. Shred pork while warm for easier shredding. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Let coleslaw sit 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld. Add broth or water during cooking to keep pork moist. Adjust slaw dressing to taste to avoid overpowering the slider.

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