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Pulled Pork Sliders

Juicy pulled pork piled into soft sliders with a bright, light slaw. These party-ready bites are easy to make ahead and finish in minutes.

Prep 15 mins (plus 4–8 hours slow cook) • Cook 6–8 hours slow • Makes 12 sliders

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork shoulder (boneless)
• 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 12 slider buns
• Pickles, for serving (optional)
• 1 cup quick coleslaw mix (optional light yogurt slaw)

Equipment

• Slow cooker or pressure cooker
• Tongs
• Two forks for shredding

Step-by-step Directions

1. Trim and season the pork: Pat the pork shoulder dry. Rub with brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Slow-cook the pork: Place seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Add 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Cook on low 6–8 hours until fork-tender.
3. Shred the meat: Use tongs to transfer pork to a tray. Shred with two forks. Discard excess fat.
4. Mix in sauce: Stir in 1 cup BBQ sauce to taste. Keep some sauce aside for serving if desired.
5. Make a light yogurt slaw (optional): For a bright, lighter topping, toss coleslaw mix with 2 tbsp plain yogurt, 1 tsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt. This yogurt-based slaw adds tang and keeps sliders feeling light — a nod to yogurt-and-berry freshness.
6. Warm the buns: Lightly toast slider buns in a pan or oven for 1–2 minutes until slightly crisp.
7. Assemble sliders: Pile shredded pork on each bottom bun. Top with a spoonful of reserved BBQ sauce and a spoonful of yogurt slaw. Add pickles if you like.
8. Serve: Secure each slider with a toothpick and serve warm. These sliders are easy to make ahead; reheat gently and top with fresh slaw just before serving. For a lighter party portion, aim for small buns to keep each slider feeling under 100 calories (when using lean pork and light yogurt slaw).

Notes & Tips

Make the pork a day ahead and refrigerate. Shred cold and rewarm gently with extra BBQ sauce. For a fresh contrast, serve with a small side of berries and seeds tossed into the slaw — the tiny touch of fruit brightens the plate and echoes light, yogurt-forward flavors.

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These pulled pork sliders balance rich meat with a bright, yogurt slaw for a lighter party bite.