Tangy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders (Print Version)

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in tangy sauce with crunchy slaw on soft buns.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork & Rub

01 - 3.3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
02 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
08 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Tangy BBQ Sauce

09 - 1 cup tomato ketchup
10 - ½ cup apple cider vinegar
11 - ¼ cup brown sugar
12 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
15 - 1 tsp garlic powder
16 - ½ tsp salt
17 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Slaw

18 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
19 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
20 - 1 medium carrot, grated
21 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
22 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
23 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
24 - ½ tsp sugar
25 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

26 - 12 slider buns
27 - 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for toasting)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, then rub evenly over the pork shoulder.
02 - Place the pork in the slow cooker. Whisk all BBQ sauce ingredients in a separate bowl, pour half over the pork, reserving the remainder.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until pork is tender and easily shredded.
04 - While pork cooks, mix green and purple cabbages, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
05 - Remove pork from cooker, shred with forks discarding excess fat. Return shredded pork to cooker and stir in cooking juices and reserved BBQ sauce.
06 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in a pan or oven until golden brown.
07 - Place pulled pork on bottom halves of slider buns, top with slaw, then cover with top halves. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add pickle chips or sliced jalapeños to each slider
  • Pulled pork can be made ahead and reheated gently
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for shredding to keep pork tender
  • Toast buns just before serving to keep them fresh
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