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Tender No-Soak Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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Easy and tender BBQ pulled pork sliders made in a crockpot with no soaking required. Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds pork shoulder (or pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • About 24 slider buns (soft, small buns)
  • Optional: coleslaw for topping

Instructions

  1. Trim some of the excess fat off the pork shoulder, leaving a little to keep it juicy (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the meat for full coverage.
  3. Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour the yellow mustard and apple cider vinegar around the edges—not directly on top—to avoid washing off the dry rub.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until the pork is tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Remove the pork to a large bowl. Use two forks or meat claws to shred the meat, discarding any large chunks of fat (about 10 minutes).
  6. Pour the BBQ sauce over the shredded pork, mixing thoroughly so every bite is coated. Add more sauce if desired.
  7. Toast the slider buns lightly if preferred. Pile the pulled pork generously onto the bottom bun, add coleslaw if using, and top with the bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not skip the dry rub step for best flavor. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Let pork rest before shredding. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps and ensure BBQ sauce is gluten-free. You can also cook on high for 4-5 hours if short on time, or use an Instant Pot with pressure cook for 60-70 minutes.

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