Casual Game Day BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in tangy BBQ sauce, served on mini buns perfect for sharing at any game day gathering. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 12 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 mini slider buns
12 dill pickle slices
2 tbsp, melted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make a dry rub.
Step 2: Rub this seasoning evenly over all sides of 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until tender and easily shredded.
Step 4: Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks, discarding excess fat.
Step 5: Stir 1 cup BBQ sauce and 2 tbsp yellow mustard into the shredded pork until well coated.
Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush 12 mini slider buns with 2 tbsp melted butter and toast on a baking sheet for 5 minutes until golden.
Step 7: Assemble sliders by piling BBQ pulled pork onto each bun bottom, topping with 1 dill pickle slice, then placing the bun top over the filling.
Step 8: Serve warm with your favorite game day sides.