Pulled Pork Sliders Tangy Slaw (Printable Version)

Tender slow-cooked pork on soft buns topped with crisp, zesty slaw - a perfect balance of savory and tangy in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pulled Pork

01 - 3 lbs (1.4 kg) boneless pork shoulder
02 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - ½ cup apple cider vinegar
10 - ½ cup chicken broth
11 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)

→ Tangy Slaw

12 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
15 - ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1 tbsp honey
18 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
19 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

20 - 12 slider buns, halved and lightly toasted
21 - Additional BBQ sauce (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub onto pork.
02 - Place pork in a slow cooker with apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours, until fork-tender.
03 - Remove pork, shred with forks, and return to cooker. Stir in 1 cup BBQ sauce and let sit on warm for 15 minutes.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, honey, mayo, salt, and pepper. Toss with shredded cabbage and carrot. Chill until serving.
05 - Lightly toast slider buns until golden.
06 - Spoon pulled pork onto bun bottoms, top with slaw and a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce if desired. Add top buns and serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy slow cooker method that requires minimal hands-on time
  • Perfect make-ahead option for entertaining
  • Balanced flavors with sweet, smoky, and tangy notes
  • Restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and reheated with excellent results
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort
  • Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months in airtight containers
  • Each slider provides a complete flavor experience sweet, savory, tangy, and crunchy
03 -
  • Toast the buns just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy under the juicy pork
  • Reserve some of the cooking liquid to moisten leftover pulled pork when reheating
  • For the most flavorful slaw, prepare the dressing separately and let the vegetables marinate in it for at least 30 minutes before assembling

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