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Cozy Pulled Pork Sliders with Crunchy Coleslaw

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork paired with a fresh, crunchy coleslaw on soft slider buns, perfect for any crowd and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (Stubb’s Original preferred)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water or broth
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small soft rolls (King’s Hawaiian recommended)
  • Optional: pickles or jalapeños

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the pork shoulder.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water or broth around the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until tender.
  3. While the pork cooks, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded carrot, and red cabbage in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss the dressing with the veggies just before serving.
  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks or tongs. Discard large pieces of fat. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
  5. Slice slider buns in half and lightly toast if desired. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on the bottom half, topping with coleslaw, adding pickles or jalapeños if desired, and capping with the top bun.

Notes

Do not rush slow cooking to keep pork tender. Mix in cooking juices if pork feels dry when shredding. Prepare coleslaw dressing just before serving to keep it crisp. Instant Pot can be used with 60 minutes pressure cook and natural release. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Vegan mayo can substitute regular mayo.

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