Tender Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
A foolproof slow-cooker recipe for tender, juicy pulled pork sliders with smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston Butt), well-marbled
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 small slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some for moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub seasoning evenly over the pork shoulder.
- Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl. Pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until pork is fall-apart tender.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large fat chunks.
- Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir into remaining sauce and onions. Let soak on warm for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice slider buns in half and toast lightly if desired. Pile pulled pork onto buns and add optional toppings.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
If your slow cooker tends to dry out food, add ¼ cup (60 ml) water or chicken broth before cooking. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to prevent heat loss. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. Mixing shredded pork back into sauce keeps it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 18
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