Description
These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders are tender, juicy, and packed with smoky barbecue flavor. Made with slow-cooked pork that shreds effortlessly and piled onto soft slider buns, they’re perfect for game days, family dinners, potlucks, and summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and great for feeding a crowd, this recipe is always a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 12 slider buns
Optional Toppings
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Extra barbecue sauce
- Sliced red onions
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork.
- Place the pork into the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth around the pork.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 5 to 6 hours until the meat is very tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.
- Shred the meat using two forks, discarding excess fat.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the barbecue sauce and mix until evenly coated.
- Let the pork cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes on Warm.
- Pile the pulled pork onto slider buns and add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- Pork shoulder produces the most tender results.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for customized flavor.
- Remove excess fat before shredding.
- Keep the pork moist by mixing in some cooking juices.
- Toast the slider buns for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 sliders
- Calories: 320 per serving