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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw

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Tender, smoky pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection and served on soft slider buns with a refreshing creamy coleslaw. A fuss-free, crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups coleslaw cabbage mix (green and purple cabbage with carrots)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 12 small slider buns (brioche recommended)

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder if desired, but leaving some fat helps keep it juicy (about 5 minutes). In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, pressing gently to coat every surface (about 5 minutes).
  3. Place the pork shoulder fat side up into the slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the top (about 2 minutes).
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender enough to shred easily with two forks.
  5. While the pork cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl (about 5 minutes). Add the shredded cabbage mix and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. Once cooked, transfer pork to a large plate or bowl. Use forks or meat claws to shred the meat, discarding any large chunks of fat (about 10 minutes). Pour the remaining cooking juices from the slow cooker over the shredded meat, then add the remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce and stir well to combine.
  7. Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Pile each bun with a generous amount of pulled pork, then top with a scoop of creamy coleslaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

Save some of the slow cooker juices to keep the pork moist while serving. If the pork isn’t shredding easily, cook it longer. Toast buns just before serving to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free coleslaw, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo or Greek yogurt.

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