Family Fun Center BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender pulled pork with smoky barbecue sauce served on mini buns, great for sharing during family gatherings. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoky barbecue sauce, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
1 1/2 cups smoky barbecue sauce
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 slider buns
1 1/2 cups coleslaw

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly all over the 3 lbs pork shoulder.
Step 2: Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour 1 1/2 cups smoky barbecue sauce and 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly over the pork.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with two forks.
Step 4: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it thoroughly, mixing in the cooking juices to keep it moist.
Step 5: Assemble sliders by placing generous amounts of pulled pork on each of the 12 slider buns, topping each with 2 tbsp coleslaw.
Step 6: Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.