BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Servings

12 sliders

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 hours

Total Time

8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pulled Pork

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg) pork shoulder

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the BBQ Sauce

• 1 cup barbecue sauce

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For Assembly

• 12 slider buns

• 2 jalapeños, sliced

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Extra BBQ sauce for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Season the Pork

1. Pat the pork shoulder dry.

2. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and brown sugar.

3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork.

Step 2: Sear the Pork

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Sear the pork on all sides until deeply browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.

Step 3: Slow Cook

1. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.

2. In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Pour the mixture over the pork.

4. Cover and cook:

   • Low: 8–10 hours

   • High: 5–6 hours

5. The pork should be fork-tender and easily shredded.

Step 4: Shred the Pork

1. Remove the pork from the slow cooker.

2. Shred using two forks.

3. Return the shredded pork to the sauce and mix well.

Step 5: Assemble the Sliders

1. Lightly toast the slider buns.

2. Pile a generous amount of pulled pork onto the bottom bun.

3. Top with BBQ sauce.

4. Add sliced jalapeños.

5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

6. Place the top bun on and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate Per Slider)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Protein: 18 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Carbohydrates: 32 g

• Fiber: 1 g

Chef's Tips

• Pork shoulder (Boston butt) produces the juiciest pulled pork.

• Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before shredding.

• Toasting the buns prevents them from becoming soggy.

• Add coleslaw for extra crunch and a classic BBQ flavor.

• Reserve some cooking liquid and mix it back into the meat for maximum moisture.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Coleslaw

• French fries

• Sweet potato fries

• Pickles

• Corn on the cob

• Mac and cheese

These sliders feature tender, slow-cooked pulled pork coated in smoky BBQ sauce, served on soft toasted buns with jalapeños and fresh herbs—just like the mouthwatering sliders shown in the image.