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Savory Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Crispy Coleslaw

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These sliders combine slow-cooked pulled pork mixed with a honey BBQ sauce and topped with a crisp, tangy coleslaw, all nestled inside soft slider buns. Perfect for gatherings, they offer a balance of sweet, smoky, and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (e.g., Hellmann’s)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns (soft, slightly sweet)
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any large pieces of excess fat from the pork shoulder. Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork.
  2. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until pork falls apart. Alternatively, cook in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 60 minutes, then natural release.
  3. Remove pork from cooker and transfer to a large bowl. Shred the meat using two forks or meat claws into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Stir in the honey BBQ sauce thoroughly, coating all the shredded pork. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a large bowl, combine shredded green and purple cabbage with shredded carrot. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on the cut side of each slider bun. Toast buns butter-side down until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 2 minutes.
  7. Assemble sliders by piling a generous scoop of honey BBQ pulled pork onto each toasted bun bottom. Top with a heaping spoonful of crispy coleslaw and pickles if desired. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Toast buns well with butter to prevent sogginess and add crunch. Mix BBQ sauce into shredded pork after cooking to avoid gummy texture. Keep coleslaw dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness. Use reserved cooking liquid to moisten pork if dry.

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Keywords: pulled pork sliders, honey BBQ, coleslaw, slow cooker, party food, BBQ sliders, comfort food

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