Description
Easy, crowd-pleasing pulled pork sliders featuring a secret butter-toasted bun technique to prevent sogginess. Ready in just 20 minutes, these sliders are perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pulled pork (pre-cooked or homemade)
- 1.5 cups thick BBQ sauce (Kansas City-style)
- 12 hamburger buns (brioche or potato rolls recommended)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (pre-shredded cabbage and carrot)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place pulled pork in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add BBQ sauce and yellow mustard. Stir gently until the pork is coated and warm. Adjust consistency with a splash of water or apple cider vinegar if too dry. Set aside.
- Slice buns in half horizontally. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place buns cut-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread a generous layer of the pork mixture onto each bottom bun half. Add a small handful of coleslaw on top if desired. Place top bun halves on top and press down gently.
- Place assembled sliders on the baking sheet, seam-side up. Bake for 5-10 minutes until pork is hot and buns are warmed through. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Toast the buns to create a waterproof barrier against the sauce. Do not skip this step to avoid soggy buns. If making your own pork, aim for an internal temperature of 195°F-205°F. Sliders can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated; bake just before serving. Do not freeze assembled sliders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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