BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Mini BBQ pulled pork sliders topped with crunchy tangy coleslaw or summer cookouts. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 320 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 12, 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, boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 12 small slider buns
• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 medium, shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder.
2. Step 2: Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and roast for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
3. Step 3: While the pork roasts, combine 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, and 1 medium shredded carrot in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: When the pork is done, shred it using two forks and mix in 1 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Assemble sliders by placing generous portions of pulled pork on 12 small slider buns and topping with the tangy coleslaw. Serve immediately.