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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Tender, slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in tangy BBQ sauce and served on mini buns with creamy coleslaw. These flavorful sliders are perfect for a hearty, satisfying lunch with classic American flavors.

500 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

AmericanLunchSlow CookerStandard

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 cup dill pickle chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt) all over with 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub, to taste salt, and to taste black pepper.

  2. 2

    Place 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork on top.

  3. 3

    Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar around the sides of the pork (not over the top to avoid washing off the rub).

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F (90°C). The meat should shred easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.

  6. 6

    Strain the cooking liquid, reserving 1/2 cup. Mix the shredded pork with 1 cup BBQ sauce and the reserved cooking liquid until well coated.

  7. 7

    While the pork cooks, prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots.

  8. 8

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tsp white sugar, 1/2 tsp celery salt, salt, and pepper.

  9. 9

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  10. 10

    To assemble the sliders, lightly toast the 12 slider buns if desired. Place a generous portion of pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw and 1 cup dill pickle chips, and cover with the top bun.

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