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Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
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Easy Pulled Pork Sliders

Easy Pulled Pork Sliders use King's Hawaiian rolls filled with pulled pork tossed in barbecue sauce, topped with a creamy coleslaw made from shredded cabbage and carrots with a tangy dressing. The combination offers a balance of sweet rolls, smoky pork, and crisp, tangy slaw, creating small handheld sandwiches ideal for casual meals or gatherings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 125 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sliders
  • King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Roll halved and separated, one 12-count package
  • 3 cups pork my Homemade Pulled Pork OR store bought, pulled
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce or as desired
  • 2 cups coleslaw store bought OR make your own - see below
Coleslaw Topping
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • ¼ cup carrot shredded
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed optional but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
  • pickles optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Separate the buns and place them on a large cutting board or serving platter. Baking Tips - If you plan on baking the sliders which is optional, preheat the oven to 350F, line a and spray a 9 x 13" baking dish or metal baking pan with cooking spray. If you're using a metal baking pan, I like to line my pan with nonstick foil for easier cleanup. Slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the baking pan.
  2. Evenly divide the 3 cups of pulled pork between the 12 rolls, placing a small mound on the bottom half of the rolls.
  3. Evenly top with barbecue sauce; set aside.
  4. Make the coleslaw by combining all the remaining ingredients (except pickles) in a medium bowl, stir well to combine, taste, and make any necessary flavor or seasoning adjustments. Tips - Buy a bag of "coleslaw mix" from the bagged salad mix area of your grocery store to save time. The coleslaw will get juicier as it sits as the salt draw the natural water and moisture from the cabbage. So if it's a bit dry at first, let it sit 10 minutes and it'll be juicier. Add more mayo at that point if it's not quite juicy enough for your liking. Alternatively, you can buy premade coleslaw and use that instead of making your own.
  5. Evenly add the coleslaw over the top of the barbecue sauce and pork.
  6. Add the bun tops and serve immediately, optionally with pickles or the sides of your choice (see blog post for ideas). Baking Tips - If you want to bake the sliders, brush about 2 to 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter evenly over the tops of the buns, cover the pan with foil, bake covered for 15 minutes at 350F, uncover and bake for 5 minutes, or until as golden browned as desired before serving.

Notes

  • If making homemade pulled pork in a slow cooker, plan for 4-8 hours depending on heat setting.
  • Store-bought pulled pork from the supermarket deli case can be used for quicker preparation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.