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Easy Set-and-Forget Crockpot Pulled Pork Sliders

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A reliable, slow-cooker pulled pork slider recipe that requires minimal prep time. The pork shoulder is seasoned with brown sugar and spices, then slow-cooked until tender and shredded, served on sweet Hawaiian rolls with a tangy butter-mustard topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 package (12-16 count) Hawaiian Rolls
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and place it in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork.
  3. Slice the onion into thin half-rings and scatter them over and under the pork. Add the minced garlic on top.
  4. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Pour this mixture over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours) until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.
  6. Remove pork from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding large fat pieces.
  7. Strain the cooking juices, discarding onions and garlic. Skim excess fat if desired. Mix about 1/2 cup of the juice with the shredded pork.
  8. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Keep the bottom half intact.
  9. Melt butter and mix with mustard. Brush this mixture generously over the top of the sliced buns.
  10. Place shredded pork onto the bottom half of the buns. Cover with the top half.
  11. Wrap the entire slab of sliders tightly in aluminum foil.
  12. Warm the foil-wrapped sliders in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or in the turned-off slow cooker until buns are warm and butter is melted.

Notes

Do not rush the cook time; low and slow is essential for breaking down collagen. Reserve the cooking juices to mix with the meat for moisture. Let the meat rest before shredding to retain juices. For a spicy version, add jalapeño or cayenne. For a vegetarian option, substitute jackfruit.

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Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, crockpot, sliders, Hawaiian rolls, easy dinner, set and forget, pork shoulder, comfort food

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