This recipe for slow cooker BBQ pork sliders is perfect for those days when the idea of standing in front of a hot stove is more than you can stand. All you need to do is put the ingredients into your slow cooker first thing in the morning and you’ll have a yummy, easy dinner waiting for you at the end of the day. I recommend making some Baked White Sweet Potato Fries as a side dish. The shredded pork makes great leftovers, too!
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The BBQ aspect of this recipe is fairly low-key. Adding it to the slow cooker infuses the meat with a great BBQ flavor, but the meat won’t be saturated in it. If you want a more pronounced BBQ flavor on your sliders, you can add more sauce to the meat after it is shredded. With all the varieties of barbeque sauce to pick from, you can change the flavor every time you make these Here are a few ideas:
Variation Ideas:
BBQ Pork Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Use a Hawaiian flavor BBQ sauce and add pineapple bits to slow cooker. Serve on Hawaiian rolls.
BBQ Pork Sliders with Slaw
Take the cabbage one step further by making a slaw to serve on top of your BBQ pork.
Low Sugar Bbq Pork Sliders
Watching your weight or just want a healthier version? Use a no-sugar BBQ sauce like G Hughes Sugar Free BBQ Sauces. Reduce the carbs even further by substituting the slider buns for a low-carb version, making open-face sliders to cut the carbs in half, or making them into street tacos with low-carb tortillas! Want less fat? Switch out the pork shoulder for chicken breast. Cook it the same way in your slower cooker for delicious, tender, shredded BBQ chicken.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Sliders Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2-pound pork shoulder roast
- 1 T. kosher salt
- 1 ½ t. black salt
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup prepared BBQ sauce
- 2 whole cloves garlic, smashed, peels removed, roughly chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 T. shallot, minced
- Slider buns, opened with inside buttered and grilled (or toasted in the oven)
- red cabbage, thinly sliced (optional)
Directions:
- Add the pork shoulder to the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Add cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, garlic, onion, and shallot.
- Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.
- The roast should be very tender after 8 hours. Carefully remove from the slow cooker and place on a serving platter or cutting board reserved for meat.
- Using a fork in each hand, start “pulling” in two directions, working on one small section of pork at a time. The goal is to “shred” the meat into small strands.
- Place the shredded meat into a serving container or add it directly to the prepared slider buns.
- Top with red cabbage for some crunch and color – or add any of your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately.
FAQ’s
How much pulled pork per person for sliders?
While a regular sandwich bun holds between 4-5 oz of shredded pork, slider buns hold about 2-3 ounces of shredded pork. I would count at least two sliders per person.
How much does 2 lbs of pulled pork feed?
2 pounds of cooked pulled pork is enough to serve about 6 people (5 oz per serving). Note that’s cooked meat, not raw, because raw meat will be reduced by as much as 50% depending on how much fat cooks away. In the case of this recipe that calls for 2 lbs. it yields about 1 lb when cooked or enough for 6 sliders. I have sometimes gotten more if the meat is leaner.
How long can I keep leftovers in the fridge?
Keep in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in a microwave-safe dish until it reaches 165°F or heat in a 250°F oven, cover with foil, for 20-30 minutes, until the meat is 165°F.
Slow cooked, melt in your mouth BBQ pork sliders. The slow cooking infused the meat with delectable BBQ flavor.
- 2 lb pork shoulder roast
- 1 Tbs salt
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 small onion yellow, chopped
- 2 whole cloves smashed, peeled, roughly chopped
- 2 Tbs shallot minced
- 1 pkg slider buns
- 2 cup red cabbage thinly sliced for topping
Add the pork shoulder to slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Add cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, garlic, onion, and shallot.
Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.
The roast should be very tender after 8 hours. Carefully remove from slow cooker and place on a serving platter or cutting board reserved for meat.
Using a fork in each hand, start “pulling” in two directions, working on one small section of pork at a time. The goal is to “shred” the meat into small strands.
Place shredded meat into a serving container or add it directly to the prepared slider buns.
Top with red cabbage for some crunch and color - or add any of your favorite toppings.
Serve immediately.
FAQ's
How much pulled pork per person for sliders?
While a regular sandwich bun holds between 4-5 oz of shredded pork, slider buns hold about 2-3 ounces of shredded pork. I would count at least two sliders per person.
How much does 2 lbs. of pulled pork feed?
2 pounds of cooked pulled pork is enough to serve about 6 people (5 oz per serving). Note that's cooked meat, not raw, because raw meat will be reduced by as much as 50% depending on how much fat cooks away. In the case of this recipe that calls for 2 lbs. it yields about 1 lb when cooked or enough for 6 sliders. I have sometimes gotten more if the meat is leaner.
How long can I keep leftovers in the fridge?
Keep in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in a microwave-safe dish until it reaches 165°F or heat in a 250°F oven, cover with foil, for 20-30 minutes, until the meat is 165°F.
