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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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Tender, slow-cooked pulled pork simmered in smoky barbecue sauce and piled high on soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game day, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs pork shoulder (boneless)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 slider buns or small brioche rolls
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the pork shoulder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add chicken broth and half the barbecue sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Add remaining BBQ sauce and stir to coat.
  6. Toast slider buns if desired. Assemble by layering pulled pork and lettuce or slaw.
  7. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use brioche buns for a sweeter, richer slider base.
  • For extra smokiness, add a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce.
  • Serve with pickles or jalapeños for a tangy kick.
  • Pork can also be cooked in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 90 minutes.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3–4 days or frozen up to 2 months.

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