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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Perfect for Busy Weeknights

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Tender, juicy pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection and served on soft slider buns with tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (dark preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water (120 ml)
  • 1 cup ketchup (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork.
  2. Slice the onion and mince the garlic.
  3. Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Set the pork shoulder on top.
  4. Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the pork, avoiding pouring directly on the spice rub.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  6. While pork cooks, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to make BBQ sauce.
  7. When pork is done, transfer to a large bowl using tongs or a slotted spoon. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding large chunks of fat.
  8. Stir in about 1 cup of BBQ sauce, adding more if desired.
  9. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Pile pulled pork on each bun and top with coleslaw if using.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rub spices into pork for best flavor penetration. Cook on low for 6-8 hours to keep pork juicy. Save cooking liquid to add moisture or thin BBQ sauce. Use forks to shred pork for best texture. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Customize BBQ sauce sweetness and spice to taste.

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