Pulled Pork Sliders
Make your gatherings memorable with pulled pork sliders. Flavorful, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp dry mustard powder
- ½ tsp celery seeds
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups cabbage, about 10 ounces, finely shredded or chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, julienne sliced
- ¼ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
For the Sliders
- Butter, for the baking sheet
- 1 12-roll slab Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups pulled pork, homemade leftover or store-bought
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, or more if desired
- 1 cup prepared coleslaw (from above), or to taste
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Slaw
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, oil, mustard, celery seeds, pepper, and vinegar; bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.1/4 cup granulated sugar | 1/4 tsp kosher salt | 2 tbsp vegetable oil | 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder | 1/2 tsp celery seeds | Dash freshly ground black pepper | 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- Combine the cabbage, red onion, carrot, and bell pepper in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the mixture and toss to combine. Set aside and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.3 cups cabbage | 1/3 cup red onion | 1 small carrot | 1/4 cup bell pepper
Assemble the Sliders
- Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly butter a rimmed baking sheet.Butter
- Slice the flat of buns in half crosswise and remove the top and set it aside. Place the bottom half of the rolls on a lightly buttered baking sheet and top with the pulled pork.1 12-roll slab Hawaiian rolls | 3 cups pulled pork
- Drizzle with the barbecue sauce and top with slaw (you'll have extra slaw for serving). Place the top of the slab of rolls over the slaw layer.1/2 cup BBQ sauce | 1 cup prepared coleslaw (from above)
- Combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder, and brush over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.2 tbsp melted butter | 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1/8 tsp onion powder | Sesame seeds
- Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 3 to 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Tip: Make sure you evenly distribute the pulled pork so each slider gets a similar amount.
Nutrition
Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1522mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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