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Savory Maple BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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These sliders combine tender slow-cooked pulled pork glazed with a sweet and smoky maple BBQ sauce, topped with a crisp, tangy coleslaw for a perfect easy party snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), well-marbled
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup smoky and tangy BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head)
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mini slider buns, soft and slightly sweet (brioche style recommended)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the pork evenly.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Pour maple syrup and BBQ sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  3. While pork cooks, prepare the coleslaw: shred cabbage, grate carrot, and slice red onion if using. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss veggies in dressing and refrigerate.
  4. When pork is done, transfer to a bowl and shred with forks or meat claws, discarding large fat pieces. Pour cooking juices over shredded pork and toss to coat.
  5. Lightly toast slider buns in a pan or oven. Spoon pulled pork onto bottom buns, top with coleslaw and pickles if desired, then cap with top buns and serve immediately.
  6. If pork isn’t shredding easily, cook longer. Adjust coleslaw sweetness or acidity as needed. Toast buns longer if soggy.

Notes

Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free version. Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan coleslaw. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Reserve cooking juices to keep pork moist when reheating. Cooking low and slow yields best texture. Adjust spice level by adding cayenne or hot sauce to BBQ sauce.

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