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Comforting BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Creamy Coleslaw Topping

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Tender, juicy BBQ pulled pork sliders topped with a creamy, tangy coleslaw. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for casual gatherings and satisfying meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston Butt)
  • 1 cup vinegar-based or smoky BBQ sauce (e.g., Stubb’s Original)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns (soft yet sturdy, e.g., King’s Hawaiian or potato buns)
  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excessive fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer to keep it moist. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine yellow mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dry rub.
  3. Coat the pork shoulder evenly with the dry rub, massaging it into every nook.
  4. Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 5 hours until tender and easily shredded.
  5. While the pork cooks, combine shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.
  7. Transfer cooked pork to a tray or bowl and shred using forks or meat claws. Discard large fat chunks.
  8. Pour about 1 cup BBQ sauce over shredded pork and stir gently to coat.
  9. Lightly toast slider buns on a griddle or in the oven until golden brown.
  10. Assemble sliders by piling BBQ pulled pork on the bottom bun, topping with creamy coleslaw, and finishing with the top bun.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, cook pork low and slow to keep it tender and juicy. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Drain excess liquid from coleslaw before assembling to keep buns from getting soggy. Add hot sauce for a spicy kick if desired. Can substitute Greek yogurt for mayo in coleslaw for a lighter version. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Pork can be smoked before slow cooking for smokier flavor. Pulled pork freezes well before adding BBQ sauce.

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