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Tender Carolina Gold BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade Slaw

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Tender pulled pork sliders with a tangy mustard-based Carolina Gold BBQ sauce and a crisp, refreshing homemade slaw. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), well-marbled
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork, pressing it in.
  2. Whisk together yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt to make the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce evenly over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  4. Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred with two forks or meat claws. Pour some cooking juices over the shredded pork to keep it moist. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced red onion. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over veggies and toss. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread butter on the cut sides of the slider buns and toast until golden and crispy.
  7. Assemble sliders by piling shredded pork on the bottom bun, spooning extra BBQ sauce if desired, topping with a generous amount of slaw, and capping with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh pork shoulder from a trusted butcher for best results. For gluten-free, swap slider buns with gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free slaw, substitute mayonnaise with avocado or coconut-based alternatives. Save some slaw dressing to drizzle over sliders for extra tang. Keep some cooking juices to moisten shredded pork if needed. Toast buns just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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