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Pulled Pork Sliders with Pickled Onions

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pulled Pork
  • 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pork shoulder (boneless)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth or apple juice
  • For Pickled Onions
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For Assembly
  • 12 slider buns
  • Extra barbecue sauce, optional
  • Coleslaw, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pork: Rub pork shoulder with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Slow cook: Place pork in slow cooker with chicken broth/apple juice. Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  • Shred pork: Remove pork and shred using two forks; mix with barbecue sauce.
  • Pickle onions: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat until sugar dissolves, then pour over sliced onions. Let sit at least 30 minutes.
  • Assemble sliders: Place pulled pork on buns, top with pickled onions and optional coleslaw.