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Flavorful Smoky Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw

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Tender pulled pork slow-cooked with smoky chipotle spices paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw, served on soft mini slider buns. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt), well-marbled
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • Mini slider buns (brioche-style preferred)
  • For the creamy coleslaw:
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 225 g)
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder, leaving some for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chipotle powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  3. Massage the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into all sides. Let sit for 15 minutes if possible.
  4. Place pork in slow cooker and pour ½ cup apple cider vinegar around it (not directly on the rub). Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large pieces of fat.
  6. Stir in 1 cup BBQ sauce to the shredded pork. Adjust sauce amount to taste.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss in shredded cabbage and grated carrot until evenly coated. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Optionally toast slider buns on a baking sheet or grill pan for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Assemble sliders by spooning pulled pork onto bottom buns, topping with creamy coleslaw, and capping with top buns. Serve immediately.

Notes

If pork seems dry after shredding, stir in a couple tablespoons of slow cooker juices or extra BBQ sauce to keep moist. Let pork rest 10 minutes after cooking to lock in moisture. Coleslaw can be made ahead to deepen flavor. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. For oven method, roast pork at 300°F for about 4 hours covered, then uncover last 30 minutes to crisp edges.

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