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    Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

    Published: Sep 7, 2021 · Modified: Dec 30, 2021 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    pulled pork slider with pickles with a knife sticking in it
    bottle of millers mustard pouring on pulled pork and on a slider with pickles

    This post is sponsored by Miller's Mustard. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    These best ever pulled pork sliders are both sweet and tangy. Slow cooked and smothered in Miller's Banana Pepper Mustard, these tasty sliders are perfect for game day, a bbq, or an easy weeknight dinner!

    pulled pork on slider buns with pickles around a bottle of millers mustard on a cutting board

    Pulled pork is a classic american barbecue dish that is so versatile and a staple in our house during the Fall. Cooking pulled pork in the slow cooker makes it so tender and juicy and also makes for easy clean up! It's such a delicious and easy dish to serve, especially when you have guests over.

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    • 🥪 Ingredients notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • 🍽 How much to plan for
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
    • ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions
    • 🥘 More slow cooker recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥪 Ingredients notes

    pork shoulder, millers mustard, slider rolls, pickles, broth and seasoning on a sheet pan
    • Pork - The typical cut of meat used for pulled pork is the pork shoulder or boston butt. Both cuts come from the shoulder and tend to be well marbled with fat. They are perfect for slow cooking and braising as they break down and become very tender over a long period of time. See below for the amounts and serving suggestions.
    • Sauce - The sauce for this pulled pork is from Miller's Mustard and it is made from fresh banana peppers. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with just a hint of spice that perfectly cuts through the richness of the pulled pork. I used the mild version for this recipe, but to kick it up a notch, try their Hot or Habanero flavors!

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Premade - If you aren't up to making your own pulled pork, you can certainly buy it from a restaurant or grocery store. Make sure to buy it without sauce on it so you don't get any conflicting flavors from the mustard sauce. See below for suggested amounts and serving suggestions.
    • Toppings - I like topping these sliders with just a few slices of pickles for a simple yet complimentary flavor. Alternatively, pickled onions, cheese or coleslaw would be other great toppings.
    • Buns - Serving this pulled pork as sliders makes a fun appetizer or dish for a party. Slider buns, dinner rolls or even hawaiian rolls can be used. Full size kaiser rolls or buns can also be used for larger sandwiches.
    • Baked - Assemble the sliders on the buns with pickles and bake on a sheet pan or in a baking dish at 350˚ for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First mix together the spices and rub it all over the pork shoulder to season it.

    seasonings mixed together in a wooden bowl and then rubbed on a raw pork shoulder

    Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker and then add the seasoned pork shoulder to it. Cover and allow it to cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker and drain the juices. Using kitchen tongs or forks, shred the pork into small pieces and add it back to the slow cooker.

    seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cooked pork shoulder shredded with two forks

    Stir in the banana pepper mustard and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes. Serve the pulled pork on rolls or buns and top with pickle slices.

    hand pouring millers mustard on pork in a slow cooker and pulled pork on a slider bun with pickles

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Use a boneless pork shoulder or boston butt to yield the largest amount of meat.
    • When buying a pork shoulder, look for one that is evenly marbled with fat throughout for the best flavor and texture.
    • To prevent sliders from getting soggy, serve the pulled pork in the slow cooker, set on warm and serve the rolls and pickles on the side.

    🍽 How much to plan for

    • Raw vs. Cooked - A boneless pork shoulder will generally have a yield of 60% meat. For example, a 7 pound raw uncooked pork shoulder will yield approximately 4 - 4 ½ pounds of cooked meat. If using a bone-in pork shoulder, the yield will be closer to 40%.
    • Sliders vs. Buns - When serving pulled pork as a slider, plan on 2-3 ounces of cooked pulled pork per slider and 2-3 sliders per person. For example, 4 pounds of cooked pulled pork will make approximately 2-3 dozen sliders. Sizes of rolls can vary, so this is an estimate.
    • Larger Buns/Sandwiches - If serving pulled pork on larger buns or kaiser rolls, allow for 6-8 ounces of cooked pulled pork per sandwich.
    • Sauce - A bottle of Miller's Mustard is enough to sauce approximately 2 pounds of cooked pulled pork. Plan for extra if you want to serve extra sauce on the side.
    bottle of millers banana pepper mustard next to a pulled pork slider with pickles

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    What sides can be served with pulled pork sliders?

    Traditional american sides, such as, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw or even fruit are great side dishes to serve with pulled pork sliders.

    🥘 Alternative cooking methods

    • Oven - The pork shoulder can be cooked in the oven instead of a slow cooker if needed. Place seasoned pork shoulder in a deep sided baking dish with the chicken broth. Cover with foil and cook in a 325˚ oven for 3-4 hours until tender and easily shredded. Drain the juices and mix with the banana pepper mustard.

    ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions

    Make Ahead - Pulled pork can be made ahead of time if needed. Follow the instructions to cook and shred the pork. Do not drain the liquid, but allow it and the pork to cool completely in the refrigerator before storing in an air tight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.

    Heating - Frozen pork needs to be thawed completely in the refrigerator first. Thawed pork can then be heated covered in foil in an oven or covered in a slow cooker with its juices. After pulled pork is heated through, mix in the sauce and serve. Make sure the pork is heated to 165˚ throughout when checked with a kitchen thermometer before serving.

    🥘 More slow cooker recipes

    If you loved this recipe for slow cooker pulled pork sliders, try these other slow cooker recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Crock Pot Chicken Marsala
    • Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
    • Three Bean Slow Cooker Chili
    • Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches

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    📖 Recipe

    pulled pork slider topped with pickles and a knife sticking in the top of it

    Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

    Amanda
    These best ever pulled pork sliders are both sweet and tangy. Slow cooked and smothered in Miller's Banana Pepper Maffiliate linkustard, these tasty sliders are perfect for game day, a bbq or an easy weeknight dinner!
    5 from 43 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time 6 hrs 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 sliders
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons dried mustard
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 6-7 pound raw boneless pork shoulder or boston butt
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 2 bottles Millers Banana Pepper Mustard, mild flavor
    • 3 dozen slider buns or dinner rolls
    • 1 pint dill pickle chips

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard, dried thyme, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl and rub all over the entire pork shoulder to season it.
    • Place chicken broth in the bottom of a slow cooker and add the seasoned pork shoulder. 
    • Cover and let cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until tender and easily shredded.
    • Remove cooked pork shoulder and place on a cutting board. Shred the pork with kitchen tongs or forks into small pieces. 
    • Drain the liquid from the slow cooker and add the shredded pork back into it. 
    • Pour the banana pepper mustard over the shredded pork and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
    • Serve pulled pork on slider buns, topped with pickles.

    Notes

    • Use a boneless pork shoulder or boston butt to yield the largest amount of meat. 
    • When buying a pork shoulder, look for one that is evenly marbled with fat throughout for the best flavor and texture.
    • To prevent sliders from getting soggy, serve the pulled pork in the slow cooker, set on warm and serve the rolls and pickles on the side.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Pre-made - Pre-made pulled pork can be purchased instead of making it. Make sure to buy it without sauce on it so you don't get any conflicting flavors from the mustard sauce. 
    • Spicy - Serve this pulled pork with Millers Mustard Hot or Habanero flavors for an extra spicy kick!
    • Alternative Toppings - Sliders can also be served with other toppings, such as pickled onions, cheese or coleslaw.
    • Buns or Rolls - Pulled pork can be served on slider buns, dinner rolls or hawaiian rolls. Full size kaiser rolls or buns can also be used for larger sandwiches.
    • Baked - Assemble the sliders on the buns with pickles and bake on a sheet pan or in a baking dish at 350˚ for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
     

    How Much to Plan For

    • Raw vs. Cooked - A boneless pork shoulder will generally have a yield of 60% meat. For example, a 7 pound raw uncooked pork shoulder will yield approximately 4 - 4 ½ pounds of cooked meat. If using a bone-in pork shoulder, the yield will be closer to 40%.
    • Sliders vs. Buns - When serving pulled pork as a slider, plan on 2-3 ounces of cooked pulled pork per slider and 2-3 sliders per person. For example, 4 pounds of cooked pulled pork will make approximately 2-3 dozen sliders. Sizes of rolls can vary, so this is a good estimate.
    • Larger Buns/Sandwiches - If serving pulled pork on larger buns or kaiser rolls, allow for 6-8 ounces of cooked pulled pork per sandwich for each person.
    • Sauce - A bottle of Miller's Mustard is enough to sauce approximately 2 pounds of cooked pulled pork. Plan for extra if you want to serve extra sauce on the side.
     

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    • Oven - Place seasoned pork shoulder in a deep sided baking dish with only ½ cup of chicken broth. Cover with foil and cook in a 325˚ oven for 3-4 hours until tender and easily shredded.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Suggestions

    • Make Ahead - Follow the instructions to cook and shred the pork. Do not drain the liquid, but allow it and the pork to cool completely in the refrigerator before storing in an air tight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.
    • Heating - Frozen pork needs to be thawed completely in the refrigerator first. Thawed pork can then be heated covered in foil in an oven or covered in a slow cooker with its juices. After pulled pork is heated through, mix in the sauce and serve. Make sure the pork is heated to 165˚ throughout when checked with a kitchen thermometer before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slidersCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Julia

      September 12, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yummm, I'm always a fan of recipes that use a slow cooker. The meat was sooo tender and I barely had to touch it, just left it in the pot. Great sliders for dinner tonight.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 13, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        Thank you so much for trying the recipe, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Gwynn Galvin

      September 10, 2021 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      These sliders will be on our next game day menu! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 10, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Excellent! Can't wait to hear how you like them!

        Reply
    3. Jean

      September 09, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      It looks absolutely good and delicious I hope to find this in our local grocery to try the reicpe!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 10, 2021 at 11:01 am

        Thanks Jean! If you can't find it in the grocery store, you can order on their website or amazon!

        Reply
    4. Oscar

      September 09, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yes, I love a hot pulled pork slider. I can live off of this stuff. Great recipe,

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 3:56 pm

        Haha you and me both! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      September 09, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      My boys going to love this for dinner. Looks amazing. Super easy recipe. Thanks! I just saved it.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Natalie, I hope your family enjoys it as much as ours did!

        Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio

      September 09, 2021 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness this looks amazing! The slow cooker is my favorite kitchen appliance and this mustard is fantastic!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 9:58 am

        Thank you! It's one of my favorites to use as well!

        Reply
    7. Luca

      September 09, 2021 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      Such a mouthwatering dish, so rich in flavor!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 8:37 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. Megan Ellam

      September 08, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      These look incredible. I have pinned and commented to try them next week. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 8:13 am

        Absolutely, I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    9. Alexandra

      September 08, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering at how delicious these sliders are! So full of flavour.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 09, 2021 at 8:13 am

        Thank you!

        Reply

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