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Backyard BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

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These Backyard BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for buffet tables, allowing guests to build their own sliders with extra sauce and slaw. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder (5 pounds)
  • BBQ seasoning rub (1/4 cup)
  • BBQ sauce (2 cups)
  • Slider buns (24)
  • Coleslaw mix (10 oz)
  • Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pork: Pat the pork shoulder dry and coat it all over with BBQ rub, pressing it in so it sticks.
  2. Cook the Pork: Place the pork in a large slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours (or HIGH for 5–6 hours) until it shreds easily.
  3. Shred and Sauce: Shred the pork directly in the cooker using two forks, then stir in 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce to make it saucy but not soupy.
  4. Make the Slaw: In a bowl, toss coleslaw mix with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt for quick tangy slaw.
  5. Assemble Sliders: Toast slider buns briefly if you like, then pile on pulled pork, add slaw, and set out the remaining sauce for drizzling.

Notes

  • Toast slider buns briefly if desired for added texture and flavor.
  • Set out extra BBQ sauce for guests to drizzle as they build their sliders.