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Tender BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Tangy Apple Cider Slaw

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Juicy, slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork sliders paired with a crisp, tangy apple cider slaw for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for gatherings and easy to prepare with a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), well-marbled
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage (packed)
  • 1 red apple, julienned or thinly sliced (Granny Smith preferred)
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 mini slider buns, soft and lightly toasted
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix yellow mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mix all over the pork, pressing it in well.
  4. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over the top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  6. While pork cooks, prepare the slaw by combining shredded cabbage, julienned apple, and shredded carrot in a large bowl.
  7. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  8. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving.
  9. Once pork is done, transfer to a plate or bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws.
  10. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce to the shredded pork.
  11. Heat a skillet over medium heat, spread butter on slider buns, and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  12. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bun bottoms, topping with apple cider slaw, and covering with bun tops.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. To speed up prep, make slaw a day ahead and keep refrigerated. If pork is dry after shredding, add extra BBQ sauce or slow cooker juices. Toast buns for added texture and flavor. Dutch oven braising is an alternative cooking method.

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