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Delicious Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Slaw

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A flavorful recipe featuring tender smoked pulled pork served on soft slider buns with a tangy and crunchy apple cider slaw. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare using a smoker or slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and julienned
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pork rub by combining brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub the spice mix evenly all over the pork. Let rest for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  3. Smoke the pork at 225°F (107°C) for 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C), or cook in a slow cooker on low for 8-9 hours until tender.
  4. Remove pork and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Shred the pork using two forks, discard large fat chunks, then mix in apple cider vinegar and half the BBQ sauce. Adjust to taste.
  6. Make the apple cider slaw by whisking apple cider vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cabbage, carrots, and apple, then toss to coat. Chill until assembly.
  7. Lightly toast slider buns on a grill pan or in the oven until golden.
  8. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bun bottoms, topping with slaw and optional pickle slices, then capping with bun tops.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use a trusted BBQ sauce brand like Stubbs for balanced flavor. For gluten-free, swap slider buns with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Add sauce gradually to avoid soggy sliders. Rest pork before shredding to retain moisture. Adjust slaw sweetness with honey if too sharp.

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