Alabama-Style Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Slow-cooked pulled pork drenched in a tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce, served on mini slider buns with crisp coleslaw for contrast. This Southern-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder roast
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 medium, shredded carrot
• 8 mini slider buns

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub the 3 lb pork shoulder roast evenly with 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Place the roast in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until tender and easily shredded.
2. Step 2: While the pork cooks, make Alabama white BBQ sauce by whisking 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp prepared horseradish, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 2 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 medium shredded carrot with 2 tbsp of the white BBQ sauce to create a quick tangy slaw.
4. Step 4: When the pork is done, shred it using two forks and mix in 1/3 cup of the white BBQ sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.
5. Step 5: Assemble sliders by placing a generous scoop of pulled pork on each of the 8 mini slider buns and topping with a spoonful of the tangy slaw. Serve immediately.