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Tender Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Easy Pickled Red Onions

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A comforting slow cooker pulled pork slider recipe featuring tender, juicy pork shoulder and tangy pickled red onions, perfect for casual gatherings or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt), well-marbled
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • Pickled Red Onions:
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water (120 ml)
  • Slider buns, soft and small
  • Optional: coleslaw or sliced pickles for extra crunch and creaminess

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the pork shoulder evenly with the spice mix, pressing it into the meat. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, fat side up.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  6. While the pork cooks, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
  7. Add thinly sliced red onions to the pickling liquid and let sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
  8. Once cooked, transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks or shredder claws.
  9. Pour ½ cup of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork to keep it juicy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Slice the slider buns horizontally.
  11. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork onto buns, topping with pickled red onions, and optional coleslaw or pickles.
  12. Serve warm. Sliders can be wrapped in foil to keep warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Trim excess fat but leave some marbling for moisture. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to keep meat tender. Let pickled onions sit longer for milder flavor. Add BBQ sauce if desired. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Dairy-free toppings can include avocado slices or olive oil-based aioli.

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Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, sliders, pickled red onions, easy recipe, comfort food, BBQ, party food

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