Pulled pork sliders are juicy slow cooked, shredded pork tossed in BBQ sauce and sandwiched between toasted buns. Serve these as a tasty game day appetizer, a quick lunch, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Satisfy your craving for something saucy, cheesy, sweet, savory, and spicy with these easy pulled pork sliders. They are not as heavy as pulled pork sandwiches but still pack a punch. Enhanced with melty cheese and tangy coleslaw, these bite-sized sandwiches are loaded with flavor.
Just one bite of these mouthwatering mini sandwiches and you will want to devour the whole batch! Use leftover pulled pork for a hassle-free meal the whole family will enjoy.
Why We Love This Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe:
Super Quick and Easy! Use leftover pulled pork to easily assemble these bite sized sandwiches in just 10 minutes.
Perfect for Gatherings! Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party or a family game night, BBQ sliders are a tasty, filling appetizer that everyone will love.
So Customizable! Switch up the bread, cheese, sauce, toppings, and even the protein if you want!
Ingredients you need:
- Slider rolls: You can use simple dinner rolls or potato rolls to keep it savory. For a bit more flavor, try sweet bread like brioche buns or soft Hawaiian rolls.
- Pulled pork: My slow cooker recipe for pulled pork is made with pork shoulder (pork butt) slow-cooked in a crockpot. This recipe takes up to 8 hours to prepare but it is well worth the wait.
- Barbeque sauce: Use your favorite barbecue sauce for these sliders. You can go for a standard sauce or get one that is more sweet or spicy.
- Cole slaw: For a pleasant crunch and zesty flavor, add a premade purple cabbage coleslaw with apple cider vinegar. It lightens the overall taste.
Pulled Pork Slider Toppings
- Sliced cheese: Try provolone, pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, or mozzarella.
- Pickle chips: Add these for a sweet, tangy, crunch. Alternatively, use regular dill pickles.
How to make Pulled Pork Sliders:
Toast Buns
Toast the slider buns in a toaster or in the oven until they are golden brown.
Add BBQ Sauce to Sliders
Add the shredded pork and barbecue sauce to a bowl, and mix it until all of the meat is fully coated.
Assemble BBQ Sliders
Scoop about 2-4 tablespoons of the pulled pork onto the bottom half of each slider bun.
Top the pork with a slice of cheese (if you are adding cheese), and a heaping scoop of the coleslaw, followed by a pickle.
Place the top of the slider bun on top, and serve right away!
Alternatives and Variations:
- Protein: If you do not eat pork, use shredded barbecue chicken instead.
- More Toppings: Try adding fried onions, jalapenos, cheese sauce, or bacon bits.
- Glaze: Brush the top of the buns with melted butter, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds for extra flavor.
Pro-Tips:
- Toast the buns for a light crunch but also so the bread does not get soggy from the sauce, cole slaw, or pickles.
- If you make homemade coleslaw, prepare it beforehand (by at least 2-3 hours) so the ingredients have time to meld.
- These pulled pork sliders are best served fresh out of the oven but to keep them warm, cover them with aluminum foil and keep them in the oven set to 200F for up to 1 hour before serving.
Storing and Reheating:
I suggest assembling just as many as you plan to serve. Store the coleslaw and pulled pork separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
Both the pulled pork and coleslaw last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze the BBQ pork in resealable bags for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Assemble the sliders with fresh buns when you want to reheat them.
FAQ:
What goes with pulled pork sliders?
You can enjoy BBQ sliders as is but if you want to make it a meal, consider some pulled pork sliders sides like fries, corn on the cob, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, or a simple side salad.
What condiments go with pulled pork sliders?
Pork sliders pair well with BBQ sauce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, and pickles.
What is the best roll for pork sliders?
Use any variety of bread you prefer. I suggest using soft bread like Hawaiian rolls, potato rolls, or brioche buns.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 Slider buns
- 6 cups Pulled pork recipe linked below
- 2 cups Barbeque sauce
- 2 cups cole slaw
- Sliced Cheese optional
- Pickle chips optional
Instructions
- Toast the slider buns in a toaster or in the oven until they are golden brown.
- Add the shredded pork and barbecue sauce to a bowl, and mix it until all of the meat is fully coated.
- Scoop about 2-4 tablespoons of the pulled pork onto the bottom half of each slider bun.
- Top the pork with a slice of cheese (if you are adding cheese), and a heaping scoop of the coleslaw, followed by a pickle.
- Place the top of the slider bun on top, and serve right away!
Lonnie says
Absolutely delicious!