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Juicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

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These easy slow cooker pulled pork sliders require only 10 minutes of prep time. Using simple pantry staples and a pork shoulder, this recipe yields incredibly juicy, tender meat that falls apart easily, perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 3-to-4 pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
  • 1 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8–10 small Hawaiian sweet rolls or potato rolls (slider buns)
  • Butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, ensuring it gets into crevices.
  4. Place sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker to create a bed.
  5. Place the seasoned pork on top of the onions and add minced garlic around the meat.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Pour the wet mixture over the pork; it should cover about half the meat.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or until internal temperature reaches 195°F-205°F).
  9. Remove pork from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  10. Skim excess fat from the top of the liquid in the slow cooker.
  11. Shred the pork using two forks or a hand mixer, discarding large pieces of fat or gristle.
  12. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the remaining sauce.
  13. Let the pork sit on low for another 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
  14. Slice slider buns in half and toast lightly in a skillet with butter.
  15. Assemble sliders by placing generous amounts of pork on the bottom bun halves.
  16. Drizzle extra sauce over the top and close the buns.
  17. Serve immediately, optionally broiling with melted butter for a golden finish.

Notes

Do not skip the resting step to retain juices. If the pork is very fatty, trim some excess but leave some for flavor. For more smoke flavor, add liquid smoke. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freeze pork and sauce separately for up to three months; toast buns fresh when serving.

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