Shredded Pork Sliders are the perfect 30 minute meal that you only need 8 ingredients for! This pulled pork sliders recipe is great for parties or when you crave pulled pork at home.
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Why this Pulled Pork Slider Recipe is a Keeper
These pork BBQ sliders are so fun, easy to eat and are great for parties! They’re easy to make in under 30 minutes and don’t fall apart on you when you’re trying to eat them.
- 30 Minute Meal: From start to being on your plate, these pork sliders take under 30 minutes, with only a 15 minute cook time.
- Easy Ingredients: You will need 8 super easy ingredients to make these amazing party sliders.
- Family Friendly: Even the kids will love these sandwiches topped with creamy coleslaw.
- Adaptable: Customize this delicious recipe to match your family’s cravings.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Store these in the fridge for an easy lunch the next day.
If you’re looking for more party slider recipes, try these Meatball Italian Sliders, Slow Cooker Cubano Sliders and Steak and Cheese Sliders.
What are the Best Buns for Pulled Pork?
In this recipe for BBQ pork sliders we are using Hawaiian slider buns. However, any homemade buns, sesame seed buns or even hamburger buns would be great. Make Hawaiian roll pulled pork sliders using dinner rolls for a mini version!
Ingredient Notes for Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders
You will need just a few ingredients to make these delicious pulled pork sandwiches. The 8 ingredients used in your recipe are all super easy to find at the store.
- Pulled Pork: Feel free to buy pre made pulled pork from the grocery store or shred your own!
- BBQ Sauce: Make your own homemade BBQ sauce or pick up your favorite BBQ sauce at the store.
- Hawaiian Slider Rolls: Hawaiian buns are so good with these pork sliders. Get an extra pack for any leftover pulled pork.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
There are so many variations you can make to the best pulled pork recipe. Try adding different toppings or switch up the sauce!
- Pickles: Add sweet or dill pickles on top of your tender pulled pork.
- Bacon: Bacon is a great way to add some more flavor to these pulled pork sandwiches.
- Different BBQ Sauces: Try hickory brown sugar, spicy, honey or any other BBQ sauce variation. Pork sliders are a delicious way to try other sauces.
Pro Tip to Make Pulled Pork
Use a hand mixer to shred the pork.
How to Make Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
This BBQ sliders recipe comes together in an easy 4 steps. This new recipe so quick and easy to make for a party!
These are the basic steps for making Shredded Pork Sliders. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Heat Pork and Sauce
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine the pulled pork and BBQ sauce in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through.
2. Prep Rolls
Keeping slider rolls attached to each other, place in a 9×13 baking dish. Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls in half so that you have a top layer and a bottom layer. Set the top layer aside.
3. Make Glaze and Assemble
Place the pork mixture evenly over the bottom half of the slider rolls. Place the top layer of the rolls on top of the pork.
Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Evenly spoon the glaze mixture over the rolls making sure each slider is coated.
4. Bake and Top with Coleslaw
Cover with foil in a warm oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the sliders from the oven and use 2 spatulas to carefully remove the top of the rolls. Layer the pulled pork with the coleslaw mix on top and replace the top roll layer.
Pork Recipe on Slider Buns with BBQ Sauce FAQs
Store this easy recipe for pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.
I like to reheat my shredded pulled pork in the microwave. I scoop out enough for my sandwich and heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between so it heats evenly.
Some of the best cuts of pork for pulled pork is boneless pork shoulder or pork butt. Either of these are going to be tender and delicious when you make pulled pork.
Any kind of barbeque sauce is going to be great. However, feel free to experiment with other sauces!
Yes! Homemade coleslaw recipes are always a great way to go. Pulled pork sliders are perfect topped with coleslaw or served on the side.
Expert Tips for Making This Pork Sandwiches with Barbecue Sauce Recipe
- Double This Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd as it makes many sliders. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Shred: Aim for long, tender strands of pulled pork for the best textural experience in your Hawaiian roll sliders.
- Make Ahead: Make this recipe ahead by cooking the pork roast and storing the pulled pork and coleslaw separately until you’re ready.
- Sauce: Brush or drizzle the sauce on your favorite slider buns before adding the pulled pork for maximum flavor distribution.
- Warm Welcome: Toast your soft Hawaiian rolls lightly for a slight crispness that contrasts beautifully with the tender pork.
- Balance: While piling on the toppings is tempting, maintain a balance to ensure each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture, not a struggle to hold.
- Cheese: Add a slice of pepper jack cheese to add some heat to these shredded pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Instant pot pulled pork or slow cooker pork sliders are best! Pork in the instant pot cooks on high pressure for about an hour. If you’re slow cooking the pork, do so on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Pulled pork sliders are served with sides such as roasted potatoes, applesauce, macaroni salad or veggies.
- Other Meat: You don’t have to love pulled pork to use this recipe. Instead of the pork, you can enjoy this recipe with BBQ chicken on Hawaiian sweet rolls!
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Shredded Pork Sliders
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Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 pound Pulled pork, about 3 cups
- ⅔ cup BBQ sauce
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
- 3 cups Prepared coleslaw
Glaze
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon BBQ rub
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the pulled pork and BBQ sauce in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Keeping slider rolls attached to each other, place in a 9×13 baking dish. Use a serrated knife to slice through the center of the rolls so that you have a top layer and a bottom layer. Set the top layer aside.
- Spread the pulled pork mixture evenly over the bottom half of the slider rolls.
- Place the top layer of the rolls on top of the pork.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
- Evenly spoon the glaze mixture over the rolls making sure each slider is coated.
- Cover with foil and baking for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the sliders from the oven and use 2 spatulas to carefully remove the top layer of slider rolls.
- Evenly spread the coleslaw on top of the pork and replace the top roll layer.
Christina’s Notes
- Double This Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd as it makes many sliders. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Shred: Aim for long, tender strands of pulled pork for the best textural experience in your Hawaiian roll sliders.
- Make Ahead: Make this recipe ahead by cooking the pork roast and storing the pulled pork and coleslaw separately until you’re ready.
- Sauce: Brush or drizzle the sauce on your favorite slider buns before adding the pulled pork for maximum flavor distribution.
- Warm Welcome: Toast your soft Hawaiian rolls lightly for a slight crispness that contrasts beautifully with the tender pork.
- Balance: While piling on the toppings is tempting, maintain a balance to ensure each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture, not a struggle to hold.
- Cheese: Add a slice of pepper jack cheese to add some heat to these pulled pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Instant pot pulled pork or slow cooker pork sliders are best! Pork in the instant pot cooks on high pressure for about an hour. If you’re slow cooking the pork, do so on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Pulled pork sliders are served with sides such as roasted potatoes, applesauce, macaroni salad or veggies.
- Other Meat: You don’t have to love pulled pork to use this recipe. Instead of the pork, you can enjoy this recipe with BBQ chicken on Hawaiian sweet rolls!
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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