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Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Juicy Party Bites with Coleslaw

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Juicy, tender pulled pork paired with tangy, crunchy coleslaw piled into soft slider buns. A hands-off slow cooker recipe perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small bag coleslaw mix (about 14 oz)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 12–16 slider buns

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some for flavor and moisture. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the pork, pressing it in well.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour apple cider vinegar around it (not directly on the rub). Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks or meat claws. Skim off excess fat from the cooking liquid and mix a bit back into the shredded pork for moisture.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss in the coleslaw mix and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Slice slider buns in half and lightly toast if desired. Pile pulled pork on the bottom bun, top with coleslaw, and cap with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the dry rub for best flavor.’, ‘Cook pork low and slow to avoid dryness.’, ‘Mix some cooking liquid back into shredded pork to keep it moist.’, ‘Make coleslaw just before serving to keep it crisp.’, ‘Toast slider buns to prevent sogginess.’, ‘For a saucier slider, stir in BBQ sauce after shredding.’, ‘Add cayenne pepper and jalapeños for a spicy version.’, ‘Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter slaw.’, ‘Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option.’, ‘Reheat pork gently with reserved cooking liquid to maintain moisture.’]

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