Caribbean-Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Tender slow-cooked pulled pork infused with Caribbean spices and served in mini buns with tangy slaw for flavorful handheld bites. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 500 minutes pairs olive oil, brown sugar, ground allspice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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, trimmed and cut into chunks pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 12 mini slider buns
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 medium, shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat thoroughly with the spice mix.
3. Step 3: Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until tender and shreddable.
4. Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 shredded medium carrot, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl to make the tangy slaw. Refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Once pork is done, shred with two forks and stir to combine with cooking juices.
6. Step 6: Assemble sliders by placing a generous scoop of pulled pork on each of 12 mini slider buns and topping with a spoonful of slaw before serving warm.