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BBQ pulled pork slider topped with creamy coleslaw on a soft bun, served on a dark plate.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

These Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are tender, saucy, and exactly what you want for game day, backyard parties, or feeding a hungry crowd without stress. The pork cooks low and slow until it practically falls apart, then gets piled onto soft slider buns with extra barbecue sauce and crunchy coleslaw. Easy, hands off, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq pulled pork, bbq pulled pork sliders, pulled pork sliders, slow cooker bbq pulled pork, slow cooker bbq pulled pork sliders
Servings: 12
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder pork butt trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
  • 12 slider buns
  • coleslaw for topping, optional
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    process shots showing how to make slow cooker bbq pork sliders.
  • Rub the spice mix all over the pork shoulder. Place pork in the slow cooker.
    process shots showing how to make slow cooker bbq pork sliders.
  • Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the sauce and stir to coat.
    process shots showing how to make slow cooker bbq pork sliders.
  • Pile pulled pork onto slider buns, top with extra barbecue sauce and coleslaw if desired. Serve warm.
    process shots showing how to make slow cooker bbq pork sliders.

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Notes

  1. Pork shoulder or pork butt both work great here. Just trim off excess fat so the sauce stays rich, not greasy.
  2. Cooking on LOW for the full 8 hours is key. This is what gives you that juicy, pull apart texture.
  3. Shred the pork right in the slow cooker if you want fewer dishes. It soaks up all that sauce nicely.
  4. Use your favorite barbecue sauce. Sweet, smoky, or a little spicy all work here.
  5. Leftover pulled pork keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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