Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Slow-cooked pulled pork smothered in smoky barbecue sauce, served on mini buns with crunchy tangy coleslaw for a perfect bite. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 slider buns
• 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for slaw)
• 1 tsp honey (for slaw)
• 1/2 tsp salt (for slaw)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for slaw)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 2 lbs trimmed pork shoulder pieces, 1 medium sliced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Pour 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar over the top.
2. Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
3. Step 3: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir in 1 cup BBQ sauce to coat evenly. Keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, mix 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1 grated medium carrot, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined for the coleslaw.
5. Step 5: To assemble, split 8 slider buns and pile each with a generous scoop of pulled pork and a spoonful of coleslaw. Serve immediately.