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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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These slow cooker BBQ pulled pork sliders are tender, juicy, and perfect for parties or casual meals. The pork is slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection with a tangy, smoky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky and slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • 12 Hawaiian slider buns or your favorite small buns
  • Pickles and coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Trim any large chunks of fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix all over the pork, pressing it in well.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the top, making sure the pork is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C) and is tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker onto a large plate or cutting board. Using two forks or meat claws, shred the pork finely, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes on warm to absorb extra flavor.
  6. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Optionally, brush the insides lightly with melted butter or extra BBQ sauce.
  7. Pile generous portions of pulled pork onto each slider bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw if desired.
  8. Arrange sliders on a platter and serve warm.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin after cooking, remove the pork and simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes to thicken before mixing back in. Use ceramic or stoneware slow cookers for more even heat. Keep the slow cooker lid tight to trap moisture. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free buns. For dairy-free, skip coleslaw or use a dairy-free version. Toast or lightly butter buns to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: slow cooker, pulled pork, BBQ, sliders, party food, easy recipe, comfort food

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