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Pulled Pork Sliders

We can agree that pulled pork sandwiches are delicious, but these pulled pork sliders take it to a whole new level. These flavorful, bite-sized burgers include pulled pork and coleslaw and a lightly seasoned mini beef (or pork) patty stuffed with bacony goodness. These small but decadent sliders are worth the effort AND a great way to use leftover pulled pork!

 Sliders on a plate

What type of bread for sliders?

These pulled pork sliders don’t require a specific slider bun. We recommend using Hawaiian rolls (or slider buns), brioche buns, pretzel buns, and even sesame-topped slider buns. The Hawaiian rolls are our favorite since they have a subtle sweetness that pops once toasted and coated in BBQ sauce. Brioche is another excellent choice, but they might be harder to find.

Pulled pork meat on a cutting board with forks
Best Odds Pulled Pork Finishing Sauce

What you’ll need to make Pulled Pork Sliders:

  • Ground pork or beef
  • 3-4 slices bacon
  • Garlic
  • Pulled pork
  • Prepared coleslaw 
  • Mustard barbecue sauce
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 6-8 slider buns or Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • Olive oil

While you can purchase ready-made BBQ sauce and coleslaw, you can also make your own! Try our Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce and Slaw for Sandwiches for this recipe. If you are not a fan of mustard, try a tomato-based sauce on these pulled pork sliders.

Pulled Pork Sliders 1

How to Make Pulled Pork Sliders:

  • Prepare coleslaw, cover it, and place it into the refrigerator until ready to use.
  •  Reheat the pulled pork on the stovetop with a little apple juice or liquid of choice. Cover and keep warm.
  •  Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F or medium-high heat. Place a flat-top griddle or large cast-iron pan on the grill as the grill heats up. This is for toasting the buns.
  •  Combine ground meat with onion powder and chopped bacon in a large bowl. 
  •  Form into 6-8 small patties. Slightly larger than the slider bun. Season each parry with salt and black pepper.
  •  Place patties on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  •  Brush the insides of buns with a little olive oil. Toast the buns on a griddle or cast iron pan during the last half of cooking.
  •  Once cooked, remove the patties and buns from the grill. To build your pulled pork sliders, place patties onto the slider buns and top with coleslaw, warmed pulled pork, and mustard sauce. Serve immediately.
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Like this pulled pork sliders recipe? Try more of our pulled pork leftover recipes:

Pulled Pork Spring Rolls

Skillet Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled Pork Mac n’ Cheese

Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled Pork Sliders

We are all in agreement that pulled pork sandwiches are delicious, but these sliders are not only bite sized and flavorful, but includes a lightly seasoned mini pork or beef patty with bacony goodness. This is a decadent sandwich, but small. So it all evens out in the end.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American BBQ
Keyword: bbq sandwich, pulled pork leftover, pulled pork sliders
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Sabrina Baksh

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds to 1 1/2 ground pork or beef
  • 3-4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups pulled pork
  • 2 cups prepared coleslaw
  • 1/2 cup mustard barbecue sauce
  • 6-8 slider buns or dinner rolls
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare coleslaw, cover it, and place it into the refrigerator.
  • Reheat the pulled pork on the stovetop with a little apple juice or liquid of choice Cover and keep warm.
  • Preheat your grill for 375 degrees F or medium-high heat. Place a flat top griddle or large cast-iron pan on the grill as the grill heats up. This is for toasting the buns.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground meat with onion powder, chopped bacon.
  • Form into 6-8 small patties. Slightly larger than the slider bun. Season each parry with salt and black pepper.
  • Place patties on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Brush the insides of buns with a little olive oil. Toast the buns on a flat griddle or cast iron pan during the last half of cooking time.
  • Once cooked, remove patties and buns from the grill, place patties onto the slider buns, and top with coleslaw, warmed pulled pork, and mustard sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg

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