Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw

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Slow-cooked beer-braised pulled pork served on soft slider buns with a crisp, tangy coleslaw for a festive Father's Day feast. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 200 minutes pairs boneless pork shoulder, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides for about 4 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork and pour in 12 oz beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits, then return pork to pot. Add 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cover and place in oven, braising for 3 hours until pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
  4. Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 3 cups coleslaw mix with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl; toss well and chill.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from pot and shred with forks. Serve pork on 8 slider buns topped with tangy coleslaw.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw take to make?

Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw?

American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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