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Tender BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Creamy Coleslaw Tutorial

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These tender BBQ pulled pork sliders with creamy coleslaw are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. The pork is slow-cooked to fall-apart tenderness and paired with a tangy, creamy coleslaw for a delicious flavor combo.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s recommended)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 slider buns (preferably brioche style)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mix all over the pork and let sit for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. For slow cooker method: Place pork in slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar, water or chicken broth, and brown sugar around the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
  4. For pressure cooker method: Place pork in pot with liquids and brown sugar. Seal and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove pork and shred with two forks, discarding large fat pieces. Mix in BBQ sauce and add cooking juices if needed to keep moist.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss shredded cabbage and carrots in dressing and chill.
  7. Lightly toast slider buns. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bottom half, topping with creamy coleslaw, adding pickles if desired, and capping with bun.

Notes

If pork cools and firms up before serving, warm gently in a pan with a splash of water or extra BBQ sauce to keep it moist. Lightly toast slider buns to prevent sogginess. Use cooking juices to moisten pork if dry. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free coleslaw, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo or coconut yogurt.

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