Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
Delicious and easy to make pulled pork sliders are sure to win over your most devout BBQ friends! With options to cook in the crock pot, instant pot, stovetop or oven, this recipe couldn't be more easy!
How to Make the Best Pulled Pork Sliders
These pulled pork sliders are the perfect crowd-pleaser for game day gatherings, parties, or casual weeknight dinners. With multiple cooking methods available—crock pot, Instant Pot, stovetop, or oven—you can choose the option that works best for your schedule and kitchen setup. The beer-braised pork shoulder becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers, absorbing all the savory BBQ seasonings.
What makes these sliders truly special is the combination of tender, juicy pulled pork with creamy apple coleslaw. The tartness of the apple cider vinegar and the sweetness of the diced apple provide a perfect balance to the rich, smoky pork, while the toasted buttered buns add that final touch of comfort. This is comfort food at its best.
Whether you’re feeding a small group or preparing for a larger gathering, this recipe is incredibly easy to execute and scales beautifully. Make the pulled pork ahead of time and simply reheat and assemble the sliders just before serving for a stress-free meal that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Delicious and easy to make pulled pork sliders are sure to win over your most devout BBQ friends! With options to cook in the crock pot, instant pot, stovetop or oven, this recipe couldn't be more easy!
Ingredients
Easy Beer Braised Pulled Pork
For the Coleslaw
To Assemble
Instructions
Easy Beer Braised Pulled Pork
- Heat canola oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork shoulder generously with BBQ seasoning on all sides.
- Sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour the beer into the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 4 hours, turning occasionally, until the meat shreds easily.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
For the Coleslaw
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
- Mix in the diced apple.
- Toss until well combined and refrigerate until ready to use.
To Assemble
- In a skillet, melt butter and toast the slider buns lightly, sprinkling with poppy seeds and garlic powder.
- Mix the pulled pork with barbecue sauce to taste.
- Place a generous portion of pulled pork on each toasted bun.
- Top with coleslaw mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- BBQ seasoning can be store-bought or homemade with your favorite spice blend.
- Beer can be omitted if preferred; replace with beef or chicken broth.
- These sliders can also be made in a crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Pulled pork can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.