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Flavorful Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw

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Tender smoked pulled pork paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw served on soft slider buns, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (for spritzing)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (optional, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About 12 small slider buns (potato rolls preferred)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface with yellow mustard.
  2. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix all over the pork.
  3. Let the pork rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  4. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips or chunks (hickory, apple, or cherry). Place a drip pan under the grates.
  5. Place pork shoulder fat side up on the smoker grate. Smoke for 5-6 hours, spritzing with apple cider vinegar every hour.
  6. Smoke until internal temperature reaches about 195°F (90°C) and meat shreds easily.
  7. Remove pork from smoker, wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and rest for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Shred the pork using two forks. Stir in BBQ sauce if desired.
  9. In a mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  10. Toss shredded cabbage and carrots in the dressing until evenly coated. Chill until serving.
  11. Slice slider buns in half and toast lightly on grill or pan.
  12. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on buns, topping with creamy coleslaw, and adding pickles if using.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

Spritz pork with apple cider vinegar every hour to keep moist. Rest pork wrapped in foil to redistribute juices. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce cups. For dairy-free coleslaw, substitute mayo with avocado mayo or vinaigrette. Toast buns before serving to avoid sogginess.

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