Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders
Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a honey-soy sauce, served on mini buns for a sweet and savory slider experience. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 495 minutes pairs soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 12 mini slider buns
Instructions
- Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Stir to mix.
- Step 2: Add 3 lbs of pork shoulder chunks to the slow cooker and turn to coat the meat in the sauce.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Step 5: Serve the pulled pork on 12 mini slider buns, spooning generous amounts of pork onto each bun for a sweet and savory handheld meal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders take to make?
Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 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 Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders?
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 Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork Sliders?
Asian pork 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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