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Cozy Pulled Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw makes these sliders perfect for parties or cozy meals. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 225 g)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 75 g)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 g, full-fat recommended)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns (soft and slightly sweet)
  • Optional: Pickles or sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the meat.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour chicken broth around the pork (not over the spice rub). Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until tender.
  3. Remove pork from cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large fat chunks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker, add barbecue sauce, and stir to combine. Keep warm on low.
  4. Mix shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently. Chill until serving.
  5. Slice slider buns in half and toast lightly on a baking sheet or grill pan for 2–3 minutes if desired.
  6. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bun bottoms, topping with creamy coleslaw and optional pickles or jalapeños, then capping with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

If pork seems dry, add a splash of cooking liquid when mixing with barbecue sauce. Gently fold coleslaw dressing to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Pulled pork can be roasted in oven at 300°F for about 3 hours as an alternative to slow cooker.

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