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Savory Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Tangy Slaw

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Tender, smoky pulled pork served on soft slider buns topped with a bright, tangy cabbage slaw. Perfect for casual gatherings and easy weekend meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), well-trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Wood chips for smoking (hickory or apple wood)
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about half a small head)
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 slider buns, preferably soft and slightly sweet
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some fat for juiciness. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub all over the pork shoulder. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips (hickory or apple). Place pork fat side up on smoker grate.
  4. Smoke pork shoulder for 8-10 hours, maintaining steady temperature. Add wood chips as needed. Cook until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
  5. Wrap pork loosely in foil and rest for 30-45 minutes.
  6. While pork smokes or rests, toss green and red cabbage with shredded carrot in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage mix and toss well. Chill until serving.
  7. Shred pork using two forks or meat claws, discarding large fat chunks but keeping some bark.
  8. Lightly toast slider buns. Pile pulled pork on each bun, top with tangy slaw, and add pickles if desired.

Notes

If pork seems dry after shredding, stir in a few tablespoons of the pork’s natural juices to keep moist. For dairy-free slaw, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo or coconut yogurt. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Slow cooker can be used with liquid smoke if no smoker is available.

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Keywords: pulled pork, smoked pork, sliders, barbecue, tangy slaw, easy recipe, backyard grilling, comfort food

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