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Pulled Pork Sliders

Juicy, slow-cooked pulled pork piled onto soft slider buns with a crisp, tangy coleslaw—these bite-sized sandwiches are game-day perfection. Whether made in a slow cooker or oven, they’re effortless to prepare and packed with bold, smoky flavor. Serve them up with extra BBQ sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients (for 12 sliders):

For the Sliders:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 12 slider buns

For the Coleslaw:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season pork with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in a slow cooker with BBQ sauce and chicken broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until tender. Shred with two forks.
2. In a bowl, mix cabbage, mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 min.
3. Pile pulled pork onto slider buns, top with coleslaw, and serve!