Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled Pork Sliders
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Pulled Pork Sliders made with tender, slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in barbecue sauce and piled onto soft slider buns. Finished with crunchy slaw and buttery buns, these BBQ pulled pork sliders are perfect for parties, game days, and family gatherings.

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
For the Sliders
 5 cups cooked pulled pork (smoked or slow-cooked)
 1 cup BBQ sauce (sweet, smoky, or tangy)
 12 slider buns (Hawaiian or brioche)
 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
 Coleslaw (classic or vinegar-based)
 Dill pickles or pickled red onions
 Jalapeño slices
Optional Bun Topping
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Heat the pulled pork
1

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Place pulled pork in a skillet or baking dish.

  • Warm gently with BBQ sauce until juicy and heated through.

Prep the buns
2

  • Slice slider buns horizontally (keep tops and bottoms intact if possible).

  • Place bottom buns in a greased baking dish.

Assemble sliders
3

  • Pile warm pulled pork evenly over buns.

  • Add coleslaw, pickles, or onions if using.

  • Place top buns on sliders.

Butter & bake
4

  • Mix melted butter with garlic powder (optional).

  • Brush generously over tops of buns.

  • Cover loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes.

  • Uncover and bake 5–10 minutes until tops are golden.

Rest & serve
5

  • Let sliders rest 5 minutes.

  • Slice and serve warm.

Side Information (Perfect Slider Sides)
6

  • Potato salad

  • Mac & cheese

  • Baked beans

  • Corn on the cob

  • Coleslaw

  • French fries or waffle fries

Pairing Suggestions
7

  • Beer: Lager, pale ale, or wheat beer

  • Wine: Zinfandel, Grenache, or Riesling

  • Non-alcoholic: Sweet tea, lemonade, or cola

Tips & Notes
8

  • Hawaiian rolls add sweetness that pairs perfectly with smoky pork.

  • Keep pork saucy but not soggy—extra sauce on the side is best.

  • Sliders can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.

  • Add melted cheese (cheddar or pepper jack) for a richer slider.

  • Leftovers reheat well covered at 300°F.

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Ingredients

For the Sliders
 5 cups cooked pulled pork (smoked or slow-cooked)
 1 cup BBQ sauce (sweet, smoky, or tangy)
 12 slider buns (Hawaiian or brioche)
 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
 Coleslaw (classic or vinegar-based)
 Dill pickles or pickled red onions
 Jalapeño slices
Optional Bun Topping
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Pulled Pork Sliders
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