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Three. pulled pork sliders with bbq sauce and coleslaw on a white plate.

Easy Pulled Pork Sliders

LindySez
Tender, juicy pulled pork seasoned with a simple spice rub,, slow-cooked with beer until fork tender, then piled into soft rolls with barbecue sauce and crunchy coleslaw. Perfect for game day, casual entertaining, or an easy family dinner
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Pork, Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Rub

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Pork

  • 1 boneless pork butt or pork shoulder roast (3 ½ to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle larger or pilsner beer

For Serving

  • 8 Slider buns, or Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce divided, or as needed
  • 3 cups prepared coleslaw

Instructions
 

  • Make the rub:: Mix all of the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
    Prepare the Pork: Trim the excess fat from the pork, leaving about ¼ inch. Using a sharp knife, make several shallow slashes across the surface of the roast. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the top and sides of the roast.
    Slow-Cook: Place the pork in the slow-cooker. Pour the beer around around the roast, not over the top. Cover and cook, low for 8 - 9 hours or high for 6 - 7 hours, or according to your manufacturer's instructions. 
  • Shred the Pork: Remove the roast and transfer it to a cutting board. Thread using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
    Return Pork to Juices: Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and toss with the cooing juices. If there Is more than 2 cups of liquid remaining, remove some or simmer it down before adding the pork back.
    Sauce Lightly: Toss the pork with a small amount of barbecue sauce, just enough to lightly coat the meat while still allowing the pork flavor the shine through.
  • Assemble the Sliders: Warm the rolls, if desired. Pile the pulled pork onto the buns, add a little more barbecue sauce, top with coleslaw, serve immediately.

Notes

Lindy's Tip: The pork is the star of this recipe, so go easy on the barbecue sauce. You can always add more at the table.
Oven Method: Heat the oven to 225ºF (107ºC). Place the seasoned pork into a Dutch oven large roasting pan. Add the beer, cover and cook for about 6 houses, or until the pork is for-tender. Check half-way through and add additional liquid if needed. 
Nutritional data may not be 100% accurate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1765IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sandwiches, sliders, slow-cooker
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