Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders
These Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders are the perfect combination of two Southern favorites—tender, flavorful pulled pork and warm, melty, homemade pimento cheese—all served on soft slider buns.
They are easy to make, full of bold flavor, and perfect for cookouts, game day, or any casual get-together.
Pulled pork has always been a staple at our family gatherings. Since most of our family lives in the South, it’s one of those dishes that shows up at just about every get-together.
Last week, my sweet neighbor Amy shared some leftover pulled pork from a party, and I had just made a fresh batch of homemade pimento cheese. I had been wanting to try the two together, and this was the perfect opportunity.
My husband and I enjoyed these sliders for lunch that day, and they were an instant favorite!
Pimento Cheese can be made so many different ways and they are all delicious. These make great party appetizers.
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My PULLED PORK SLIDERS recipe includes step by step instructions, a homemade rub and homemade BBQ sauce.
How To Make Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders
INGREDIENTS
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card.)
PIMENTO CHEESE
- Pimentos from a jar
- Cream cheese
- Heavy cream
- Mayonnaise
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Dry mustard
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Sharp cheddar cheese
For the Sliders
- slider buns
- BBQ sauce (optional)
- dill pickles (optional)
- sliced jalapenos (optional)
PULLED PORK
May use your own recipe for the pulled pork or make mine with the link included above. You can also use purchased pork BBQ.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the pimentos from the jar and place in a mesh strainer to drain the liquid off. Press down lightly with the back of a teaspoon to get more liquid off.
- Place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined.
- Add the cheese and mix until well combined with the other ingredients.
- Fold in the drained pimentos with a large spoon or a spatula.
- Spoon the pimento cheese mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate if not using at that time.
How To Assemble the Sliders
- To assemble the slider, heat the pulled pork. Spread 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese on the bottom of the slider bun. Place about a heaping Tablespoon of the pork on it. (Add a little BBQ sauce if using it).
Top with about 1 or 2 teaspoons of pimento cheese. (Add pickle slices if using). Add the top bun. Warm until cheese is melted. - Ways to warm the sliders. Heat in microwave about 12-15 seconds. May also place the sliders in a pan, cover with foil, and set on the grill or in the oven until the pimento cheese is melted.
Bread Options
- Classic slider buns
- Brioche rolls
- Butter rolls
- Hawaiian rolls (great for making a large batch)
Tip:
To make multiple sliders at once, slice rolls in half horizontally, layer the filling, wrap in foil, and bake at 300°F for about 10 minutes.
Why Everyone Loves These Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders
- The flavor combination of tender pulled pork and warm, melted pimento cheese is delicious.
- Sliders are the perfect size for parties and gatherings.
- The pork and the pimento cheese can be made ahead of time.
- It is a great way to use leftover pork.
- Simple to customize with your favorite toppings
Helpful Tips/Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of bread can I use?
Slider buns are the most common. They are available in wheat, white, brioche, and butter rolls. The sliders can be served with the buns toasted or not.
Hawaiian rolls are also great. If you want to make several at one time, slice the rolls with a serrated knife, horizontally in half. Spread pimento cheese on the bottom, top with pulled pork and more pimento cheese. Place in a pan, wrap with foil and heat in a 300-degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
Can I make them ahead of time?
YES. Cook the meat 1-2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If I do this, I always leave a lot of the broth it was cooked in on it so that it will not become too dry.
Make the pimento cheese 1-2 days ahead, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Can I use store-bought pulled pork?
Yes! This recipe works great with homemade or store-bought pulled pork.
Serving Suggestions
Arrange the foods with optional toppings on a serving board.
Make individual sliders as you want if you are just serving 1 or 2 people.
If you are serving a crowd, set up a buffet with the pork on “warm” heat in a crockpot. The pimento cheese can also be in a smaller crockpot and set on “warm”. Set out the buns, pickles, BBQ sauce and maybe some jalapenos. Your guests can assemble their own sliders.
These little sliders say southern comfort in every bite. Perfect to serve at cook-outs, game day, or any party.
This post was shared on Sweet Little Bluebird Weekend Potluck.
PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS
Ingredients
- 2 oz pimentos (from a jar)
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 oz heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (depends on how much heat is desired)
- 1 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheese (shred fresh from a block)
- 3 cups prepared pulled pork
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles (optional)
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices from a jar (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the pimentos from the jar and place in a mesh strainer to drain liquid. If pimentos are large, cut into smaller pieces. Set aside.
- Place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until the ingredients are well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and mix until well combined with the other ingredients.
- Fold in the pimentos with a large spoon or spatula.
- Place the pimento cheese mixture in an airtight container. Refrigerate if not making the sliders within an hour.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDERS
- Heat the pulled pork until it is warm. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese on the bottom of the slider bun. Place about a heaping Tablespoon of the pork on it. (Add a little BBQ sauce if using it). Top with about 2 teaspoons of pimento cheese. (Add pickle slices if using). Add the top bun. Warm until cheese is melted.
- Warm the slider to melt the pimento cheese. Heat in microwave about 12-15 seconds. May also place the sliders in a pan, cover with foil, and set on the grill or in the oven until the pimento cheese is melted. Heat in a 300-degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
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