Description

A simple, hands-off crockpot pulled pork slider recipe perfect for grad parties and casual get-togethers. Tender, juicy pork with a smoky, tangy sauce served on soft slider buns.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lbs pork shoulder (Boston Butt)
1 medium onion, sliced
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
12–16 slider buns
Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice blend all over the pork, pressing it into every nook and cranny.
Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
Set the rubbed pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
Pour apple cider vinegar around the pork, avoiding washing off the rub.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
Remove pork from crockpot and shred using two forks or meat claws.
Return shredded pork to crockpot juices and stir in barbecue sauce.
Let warm for 15-20 minutes to absorb flavors.
Toast slider buns if desired, then pile on pulled pork and add optional toppings.

Notes

Pat the pork dry before applying the rub for better flavor adherence. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Use cooking juices to keep pork moist before adding barbecue sauce. Keep paper towels handy for shredding mess. Toast buns fresh to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 hours
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 275
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 550
Fat: 16
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 24

Keywords: pulled pork, crockpot, sliders, party snacks, easy recipe, slow cooker, barbecue, grad party