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Flavorful Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Slaw

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork sliders paired with a bright, tangy apple cider vinegar slaw for a perfect balance of flavor and texture. A crowd-pleasing recipe ideal for casual gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (120 ml)
  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage (225 g)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (120 g)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • About 12 mini slider buns
  • Pickles, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice blend all over the pork shoulder, pressing it in well. Let sit for 15-30 minutes or start cooking immediately.
  2. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth or water around the pork (not over the rub). Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  3. While pork cooks, combine shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large fat pieces. Optionally stir a few tablespoons of cooking liquid back into the shredded pork for moisture and flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Slice mini slider buns in half. Pile pulled pork on bottom halves, top with apple cider vinegar slaw, and add pickles if desired. Cap with top buns.
  6. Serve immediately while pork is warm and slaw is crisp.

Notes

For best results, use Smithfield pork shoulder. Let the pork cook low and slow for tender meat. Make the slaw just before serving to keep it crisp. If pork is dry, add more cooking liquid or a light swipe of barbecue sauce. Slaw should be lightly coated, not soggy. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Dutch oven can be used as an alternative cooking method.

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