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Pulled Pork Sliders

Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder merges with a rich homemade barbecue sauce to create this ultimate sandwich. These bite-sized portions are great for your next picnic, tailgate, or even weeknight meal!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time8 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Intermediate
Method: Slow Cooker
Servings: 12
Author: Kaleb

Ingredients

For the pulled pork

  • 3-5 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 12 ounces beer (whichever variety is preferable)
  • 1 recipe homemade barbecue sauce (recipe below)

For the BBQ sauce

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ½ medium onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 5-10 drops Tabasco sauce (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the meat: Pat pork roast dry with paper towels. This helps the dry rub adhere to the meat. In a small bowl, add seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Mix to incorporate. Sprinkle evenly on all sides of the roast, rubbing into the meat.
    3-5 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • Cook: Place meat in a slow cooker and pour beer over the top. Cover and set the temperature to low. Let it cook for at least 8-10 hours. I love to let mine go overnight. You'll know it's done when a fork inserted into the meat meets no resistance, and it falls apart.
    12 ounces beer (whichever variety is preferable)
  • Shred: Pour off all liquid and remove the bone from the meat (if done, it should just pull right out). Using two forks, pull apart the meat to whatever size you like for sandwiches. For sliders, I choose a finer texture.
  • Make the BBQ sauce: In a small kettle, heat oil until shimmering. Add minced onion and let sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Once softened, add molasses, vinegar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, liquid smoke, Tabasco, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Mix together and bring up to a simmer. Let simmer for a few minutes to cook out any raw flavors, approximately 10 minutes.
    1 tablespoon neutral oil, ½ medium onion, 1 tablespoon molasses, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ½ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon liquid smoke, 5-10 drops Tabasco sauce (to taste), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • Finish: Pour over pulled pork and mix together.
    1 recipe homemade barbecue sauce (recipe below)

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal