Tiki-Style Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders with Pineapple Slaw

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender smoked pulled pork dressed in a tangy tiki-inspired sauce, served on mini buns with a crunchy pineapple and cabbage slaw for a vibrant tropical sandwich. This caribbean-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 500 minutes pairs boneless pork shoulder, smoked paprika, brown sugar 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 12 mini slider buns
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Rub this spice mixture evenly over 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder.
2. Step 2: Preheat smoker to 225°F. Smoke pork shoulder for 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
3. Step 3: While pork smokes, prepare tiki-inspired sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 tbsp yellow mustard in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp salt to make pineapple slaw.
5. Step 5: When pork is done, shred it with two forks, discarding any large fat pieces. Toss shredded pork with half of the tiki sauce.
6. Step 6: To assemble sliders, split 12 mini slider buns, pile with pulled pork, top with pineapple slaw, and drizzle with remaining tiki sauce for a tropical tiki-style sandwich experience.