Barbecued-Pork Sliders Recipe

Name: Barbecued-Pork Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-lb. shoulder pork roast; 24 small dinner rolls; Spice rub:; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Sauce mix:; 2 onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 6-oz. can tomato paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried mustard; 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; Pickled onion:; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 4-lb. shoulder pork roast
24 small dinner rolls
Spice rub:
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauce mix:
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried mustard
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Pickled onion:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 red onion, thinly sliced

1
Remove skin and excess fat from pork. Make spice rub: Combine all ingredients and rub all over meat. Place pork on a large plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2
Make sauce: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, place pork on top and cook on high for 5 1/2 hours, until meat is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork.
3
Make pickled onion: Stir sugar and salt into vinegar until dissolved; stir in onion. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4
Remove pork from slow cooker. Remove 2 cups of sauce. Shred meat. Stir pork back into slow cooker, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
5
To serve, split rolls, top with meat and pickled onion. Serve, passing reserved sauce separately.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-lb. shoulder pork roast, 24 small dinner rolls, Spice rub:, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Barbecued-Pork Sliders falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barbecued-Pork Sliders

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