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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders: 8-hour tender delight

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders (Labor Day BBQ Crowd Favorite)

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This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd at your next BBQ. It’s easy to make and always a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 3-4 pound pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Slider buns
  • Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, extra barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and place it on top of the onions.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  8. Serve the pulled pork on slider buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
  • You can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
  • If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, white vinegar can be used as a substitute.

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