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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Creamy Coleslaw

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A simple and delicious slow cooker pulled pork recipe paired with creamy coleslaw, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky and slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s or Stubb’s)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about half a small head)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Dukes recommended)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small soft rolls (potato buns recommended)
  • Optional: pickles or sliced jalapeños for extra kick

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the pork shoulder and trim excess fat, leaving some marbling.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mix evenly all over the pork shoulder.
  4. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth or water around the pork, avoiding pouring directly on top.
  6. Cover the pork with 3/4 cup BBQ sauce, reserving the rest for serving.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  8. While pork cooks, shred cabbage and carrots.
  9. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
  10. Toss cabbage and carrots in the dressing until well coated and refrigerate until serving.
  11. When pork is done, transfer to a large bowl or platter and shred with forks or meat claws.
  12. Discard large pieces of fat and mix in the remaining BBQ sauce to coat the pork evenly.
  13. Lightly toast slider buns if desired.
  14. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bun bottoms, topping with creamy coleslaw, and finishing with bun tops.
  15. Add pickles or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

If pork seems dry after shredding, add reserved cooking juices or extra BBQ sauce to moisten. Keep the lid closed during cooking to maintain heat. Shred pork while warm for best texture. Keep coleslaw and pulled pork separate until serving to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo.

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