Western Playland-Inspired BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Slaw

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Juicy slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, piled high on soft slider buns with a crunchy vinegar slaw. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs 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 400 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 8 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix all over 2 lbs pork shoulder.
  2. Step 2: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 shredded medium carrot, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey. Toss until well mixed and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Stir 1 cup barbecue sauce into the pulled pork until evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Toast 8 slider buns lightly. Pile each bun with a generous scoop of pulled pork and top with a heaping spoonful of tangy slaw. Serve warm.

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