Sharing this easy, crockpot recipe for Pulled Pork Sliders. We serve these frequently at family cook-outs and tailgate parties.
Pulled Pork Sliders are made from a pork butt rubbed with a homemade rub recipe, cooked in a crockpot, and covered with homemade BBQ sauce. The juiciest ones you will ever eat.
The past 2 years I have donated Pulled Pork Sliders to different fundraising events and always get asked for my recipe. The sliders are a perfect size for the kids to eat and they are getting a healthier option then candy bars or other things they buy.
You can get a lot of sliders from a pork butt and this also makes it a good profit at the concession stand. I fix at least 2 pork roasts at a time and there are never any leftovers. The rub and sauce can be made a few days ahead of time.
We always serve with cole slaw, pickles, and mustard.
HOW TO MAKE PULLED PORK SLIDERS
INGREDIENTS:
(BBQ RUB)
sugar
kosher salt
brown sugar
chili powder
cumin
red pepper flakes
coarse black pepper
garlic powder
dry mustard
purchased BBQ Seasoning
BBQ SAUCE OF CHOICE
pork butt
slider buns
cole slaw
mustard
pickles
Start with a pork butt.
The recipe for my homemade BBQ Rub and Homemade BBQ Sauce are included on the printable recipe card.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare the BBQ rub as directed. Rub spice mixture on all sides of pork butt. May prepare day ahead if desired. Place in a disposable aluminum pan (or crockpot) and refrigerate until ready to start cooking.
Place in a large crockpot and add 2 cups of water to the bottom. Cover with lid and cook on low for 12 hours or until pork is tender enough to pull apart with forks. May cook on high 7-8 hours if desired instead. Prepare BBQ sauce. Make a double or triple amount for this meat.
Remove to a platter or pan after cooking. Should be falling off the
bone.
Shred meat with 2 forks. I remove all of the fat. Place in large Ziploc
bag if not serving immediately. Spoon some of the juice from the crockpot over the meat if desired for extra moistness. Pour some of the sauce over the shredded meat and toss to combine. Place in serving pan or back in the crockpot.
Ladle the juice from the crockpot into a jar. Allow fat to cool and
harden at the top. Remove and discard this fat. Prior to serving,
spoon some of the broth back over the meat and warm slowly on
low in crockpot. Makes meat so moist!
Serve remaining sauce on the side. We serve on slider buns, with pickles, mustard or coleslaw if desired.
If you have leftover pulled pork, it is delicious in this
BBQ Pulled Pork Salad.
The best sides to serve with these sliders are
DEVILED EGGS, BAKED BEANS AND WIENERS, POTATO SALAD, and potato chips.
Why You Will Love Pulled Pork Sliders
- They are so delicious from the meat being cooked in a slow cooker. The meat gets so tender and the flavors develop from the rub.
- Pulled pork is such a versatile and budget friendly meat. It can be used as a sandwich, on nachos, on pizza, and on a salad.
- It serves a lot of people, making it perfect for fundraising events, cook-outs, weddings and any social gathering.
Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- If possible, rub the pork butt with your seasoning mix the day before cooking it for ultimate flavor. The longer you can leave the rub on, the more flavorful it will be.
- Place meat in large Ziploc bag if not serving immediately. Spoon some of the juice from the crockpot over the meat for extra moistness.
- Ladle the remaining juice from the crockpot into a jar. Allow fat to cool and harden at the top. Remove and discard this fat. Prior to serving, spoon some of the broth back over the meat and warm slowly on low in crockpot. Makes meat so moist!
- You can use a rub of your choice, a packaged one, or the one in my recipe card.
How can I reheat this meat without drying it out?
I always save the broth it was cooked in and pour some of it over the meat. Toss the meat and broth together, then warm on low in a crockpot.
How long does this last in the refrigerator?
Store cooked pulled pork in an airtight container, or Ziploc freezer bag in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Can I freeze leftover pulled pork?
YES, place the meat in a Ziploc freezer bag or an airtight freezer container and use within 2 months. I freeze it with extra broth poured over the meat.
This post was shared on Sweet Little Bluebird Weekend Potluck.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients
- Recipe for BBQ rub
- Recipe for BBQ sauce
- 5-7 lb pork butt
- 24 slider buns
- mustard pickles, cole slaw to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare BBQ rub as directed. Rub spice mixture on all sides of pork butt. May prepare day ahead if desired.
- Place pork butt in large crockpot and add 2 cups of water to the bottom. Cover with lid and cook on low for 12 hours or until pork is tender enough to pull apart with forks. May cook on high 7-8 hours if desired instead.
- Prepare BBQ sauce. Make a double or triple amount for this meat.
- Transfer pork to a large pan and pull apart with 2 forks. Spoon some of the juice from the crockpot over the meat if desired for extra moistness. Pour some of the sauce over the shredded meat and toss to combine. Place in serving pan or back in the crockpot.
- Serve remaining sauce on the side.
- Serve on slider buns. Serve with pickles, mustard or coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- BBQ RUB:
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or ziploc bag. Makes 1 cup. - BBQ SAUCE:
1/4 cup honey BBQ sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 to 1/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer over a low heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Makes 2 cups
Helpful Tips
- If possible, rub the pork butt with your seasoning mix the day before cooking it for ultimate flavor. The longer you can leave the rub on, the more flavorful it will be.
- Place meat in large Ziploc bag if not serving immediately. Spoon some of the juice from the crockpot over the meat for extra moistness.
- Ladle the remaining juice from the crockpot into a jar. Allow fat to cool and harden at the top. Remove and discard this fat. Prior to serving, spoon some of the broth back over the meat and warm slowly on low in crockpot. Makes meat so moist!
- You can use a rub of your choice, a packaged one, or the one in my recipe card.
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