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Comforting BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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An easy, crowd-pleasing slow cooker recipe for tender pulled pork sliders with a tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for gatherings and casual snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), well-marbled
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly tangy variety like Sweet Baby Ray’s or Stubb’s)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (7 g) smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp (2 g) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 12–16 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
  • Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickle slices, extra BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some for flavor and moisture. Pat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend flavors (about 3 minutes).
  3. Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Lay the pork shoulder on top (5 minutes).
  4. Pour half of the BBQ sauce mixture over the pork, turning the meat to coat well. Reserve the other half for later (2 minutes).
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks, discarding large pieces of fat (about 10 minutes).
  7. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir in remaining BBQ sauce. Warm on low for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Pile generous portions of pulled pork onto each bun and add optional toppings like coleslaw or pickles.
  9. Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately while warm and saucy.

Notes

If pork seems dry, add a splash of water or extra BBQ sauce while shredding. Rest meat briefly after shredding to redistribute juices. For a smoky char, broil shredded pork 3-5 minutes before mixing in sauce. Do not overcrowd slow cooker; split pork into smaller cuts if needed. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Check BBQ sauce ingredients for dairy or gluten if needed.

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