These BBQ sliders are perfect for a hot summer day 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. 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 shredded port sliders, add more sauce to the meat after it is shredded.
Pulled Barbecue Pork Sliders
Ingredients:
- 2-pound pork shoulder roast
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp. black salt
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup prepared BBQ sauce
- 2 whole cloves garlic (smashed, peels removed, roughly chopped)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 Tbs. shallot, minced
- slider buns (opened with inside buttered and grilled or toasted in the oven)
- 2 cups 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 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.
Conclusion
These BBQ sliders are an effortless and delicious solution for a summer meal, allowing you to enjoy a flavorful dinner without the hassle of cooking all day. By utilizing your slow cooker, you infuse the pork shoulder with a delightful BBQ essence while keeping things simple. Whether you choose to enhance the BBQ flavor with extra sauce or enjoy them as they are, these sliders are sure to be a hit. The addition of crunchy red cabbage or your favorite toppings adds a fresh touch, making each bite a perfect balance of savory and satisfying. Serve these sliders hot, and let them be the star of your next summer gathering or a quick weeknight meal.
- 2 lb. pork shoulder roast
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp 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 Tbs. shallot minced
- 12 slider buns opened with inside buttered and grilled (or toasted in the oven)
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced (optional)
- 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.
- Cut some calories (and sugar) by using no sugar bbq sauce.
- Need it faster? Set the slow cooker on high instead of low to cut the time in half.
- Double the recipe for leftovers or a potluck. If you need more, you may want to opt for a larger-sized slow cooker.
- Serve with cole slaw, baked beans, or sweet potato fries.
