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Flavorful Honey Mustard Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Crisp Coleslaw

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Tender pulled pork coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, topped with crisp, lightly dressed coleslaw, all served on soft slider buns. A quick and easy crowd-pleaser perfect for casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small soft slider buns or dinner rolls (potato rolls or brioche)
  • Optional: sliced pickles, fresh parsley, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. Pat dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Place the pork in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Pour half of the honey mustard sauce over the pork, coating it well.
  4. For slow cooker: cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded. For Instant Pot: cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
  5. While the pork cooks, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and red onion in a large bowl.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Once pork is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and discard cooking liquid. Shred the pork finely using forks or meat claws.
  8. Add remaining honey mustard sauce to shredded pork and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Toast slider buns cut side down on a hot skillet or baking sheet for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  10. Assemble sliders by spooning honey mustard pulled pork onto bottom buns, topping with coleslaw, and finishing with top buns. Add pickles or parsley if desired.

Notes

If pork seems dry, add a splash of reserved cooking liquid or extra honey mustard sauce to keep moist. Make coleslaw a few hours ahead for best flavor and crispness. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free rolls; for dairy-free coleslaw, use vegan mayo.

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