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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade Sliders for a Crowd

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Smoky, tender pulled pork simmered all day with tangy BBQ sauce, served on soft slider buns. Perfect for crowd-pleasing at parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • About 24 slider buns (3–4 inches diameter), brioche or potato buns preferred
  • Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any large fat chunks from the pork shoulder but leave some fat for moisture. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and cook the sliced onions until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Place the sautéed onions and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork shoulder on top.
  4. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle brown sugar over the pork. Then pour about ¾ cup of BBQ sauce on top, reserving the rest for tossing later.
  5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 to 10 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 5-6 hours.
  6. Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred the meat using forks or meat claws, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  7. Pour the leftover BBQ sauce over the shredded pork and mix well. Add more sauce if desired.
  8. Optional: Slice slider buns and toast lightly on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven until golden.
  9. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork onto each bun, adding coleslaw if using, then topping with the bun lid.

Notes

Do not shred pork while too hot to avoid burning fingers. Save some cooking juices and mix back into pork to keep it moist. Toast slider buns lightly to prevent sogginess. For spicier sliders, add jalapeños or hot sauce. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Leftovers store well in fridge for 4 days or freeze without buns.

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