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Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe with Creamy Coleslaw for Perfect Party Bites

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Sweet, tender slow-cooked pork with pineapple juice served on soft slider buns topped with creamy coleslaw. Perfect for casual gatherings and easy to prepare in a crockpot.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 12 slider buns, soft and fresh
  • Optional: sliced fresh pineapple or pickled jalapeños for topping

Instructions

  1. Trim any thick fat caps off the pork shoulder (about 1/4 inch thick). Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in the crockpot. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork, coating well.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and falls apart easily.
  5. Remove the pork from the crockpot onto a cutting board or large plate. Shred the meat finely using two forks or meat claws. Discard large chunks of fat.
  6. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and mix with cooking juices. Keep warm on low.
  7. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots.
  8. In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper.
  9. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.
  10. Lightly toast slider buns if desired.
  11. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bottom half of buns, topping with creamy coleslaw, and adding optional pineapple slices or pickled jalapeños.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If pork seems dry, stir in extra pineapple juice or reserved cooking liquid before serving. Shred pork while hot for better texture. Make coleslaw just before serving or a few hours ahead and keep chilled to maintain crunch. Use gluten-free tamari and buns for gluten-free version. May substitute mayo with Greek yogurt or dairy-free coconut yogurt for different dietary needs.

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