Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
These tender slow cooker BBQ pulled pork sliders are easy to prepare, perfect for parties, and feature juicy, flavorful pork with a smoky, sweet, and tangy barbecue sauce served on soft slider buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (240 ml)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 12 small slider buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced jalapeños, extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar, covering every nook with the spice mix. (About 10 minutes)
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic. Pour apple cider vinegar and ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce over the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender and reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding large chunks of fat.
- Return shredded pork to the slow cooker juices and stir in the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce. Let it absorb for 10 minutes.
- Optionally, toast slider buns in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes or on a skillet until golden to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun, adding optional toppings like coleslaw or pickles, then topping with the bun. Serve warm.
Notes
Save some cooking liquid before shredding to add moisture when reheating. Use two forks for shredding to avoid mushy texture. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Cooking times may vary; use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 195°F (90°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 58
- Sodium: 500700
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 46
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 1822
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