Pulled Pork Sliders
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Pulled Pork Sliders
Description
The Pulled Pork Sliders recipe provides two options: heat store-bought pulled pork or prepare homemade pork from a pork shoulder roast seasoned with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. The pork cooks in a slow cooker with cola underneath to retain moisture and develop flavor, until fork-tender. After shredding and removing excess fat, the pork mixes with barbecue sauce and slow cooker juices to remain juicy.
The accompanying coleslaw comprises shredded coleslaw mix combined with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt, providing creamy and tangy contrast. Slider assembly involves slicing Hawaiian rolls horizontally and layering with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, optional shredded cheddar cheese, and prepared coleslaw.
This recipe yields 12 sliders but the pork amount can stretch to 24. Leftover pulled pork keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for several months when stored separately from buns and slaw. Leftovers also suit dishes like mac and cheese, nachos, or additional sliders.
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 pound pulled pork prepared
or
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder roast or pork butt, bone in or out, boneless
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cola or root beer
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
For the Coleslaw
- 7 ounces coleslaw mix about 3 cups
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Sliders
- 12 hawaiian rolls or slider rolls, more if desired
- 3 tablespoons butter with garlic
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce more to taste
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, optional
Instructions
To Make the Pork
- For pre-made pulled pork, heat according to package directions.
- For homemade pulled pork, rub the pork with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Add the cola to the bottom of a 4qt slow cooker and place the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 7-8 hours or until fork tender.
- Transfer the pork to a large bowl and transfer the juices to a separate bowl.
- Shred the pork using two forks and discard any large pieces of fat. Add the pork back to the slow cooker and add ½ cup barbecue sauce. Slowly drizzle the reserved juices from the slow cooker into the pork as needed for moisture. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-60 minutes (optional).
To Prepare the Coleslaw
- Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, celery seeds, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add coleslaw mix and toss well to combine. Refrigerate until serving.
To Assemble the Sliders
- Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half (horizontally) without separating the rolls.
- Spread the garlic butter onto the bottom of the rolls and if using cheese, add the cheese to the top of the rolls. Broil until lightly browned.
- Divide the slaw over the bottom of the rolls, top with pulled pork, and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired. Add the top of the rolls and serve.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 12 sliders, but the pulled pork quantity can serve up to 24 sliders depending on portion size.
- Store leftover pulled pork separately from buns and coleslaw; refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 4 months for best quality.
- Leftover pulled pork can be repurposed on mac and cheese, as additional sliders, or nachos for added variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 926mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 299IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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