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Tender Crockpot Pulled Pork Sliders with Easy Fresh Apple Slaw

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Tender, juicy pulled pork slow-cooked in a crockpot paired with a fresh, crisp apple slaw, served on toasted mini slider buns for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (boneless and trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), julienned or shredded
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Mini slider buns, lightly toasted (brioche or potato buns)
  • Optional: Pickles or extra barbecue sauce for topping

Instructions

  1. Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat but leave some for juiciness (approx. 10 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub evenly over the pork shoulder.
  3. Pour apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned pork shoulder inside and spoon barbecue sauce over the top, spreading lightly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours. Baste pork with juices halfway through if possible.
  5. While pork cooks, shred cabbage, carrots, and julienne apples. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make dressing. Toss veggies and apples with dressing just before serving.
  6. When pork is done, transfer to a large bowl and shred with two forks or meat claws. Mix some cooking juices back in to keep moist.
  7. Lightly toast slider buns. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on buns, topping with fresh apple slaw, and adding pickles or extra barbecue sauce if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use pork shoulder for best tenderness and juiciness. Prep apple slaw just before serving to avoid sogginess. Toast buns to prevent sogginess from saucy pork and slaw. For gluten-free, substitute buns with gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, swap mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative. Baste pork halfway through cooking to keep moist. Shred pork while warm for easier shredding.

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