Pulled Pork Sliders
These Pulled Pork Sliders are an easy way to turn leftover smoked pork butt into a meal everyone will love. Tender pulled pork tossed in barbecue sauce is baked on savory slider rolls, then topped with creamy coleslaw and a dill pickle for the perfect combination of smoky, tangy, and crunchy flavors. They’re perfect for game day, family dinners, parties, or anytime you’re craving great barbecue.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These easy Pulled Pork Sliders come together with just a handful of simple ingredients, making them perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to game day gatherings. Warm, smoky pulled pork paired with creamy coleslaw and crunchy pickles creates a classic barbecue combination that’s always a hit.
- Easy to customize. Keep them classic or add your favorite cheese, pickled jalapeños, or different barbecue sauces.
- Perfect for leftover pulled pork. One of our favorite ways to turn leftover smoked pork into an easy meal.
- Ready in about 20 minutes. A quick recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
- Big barbecue flavor. Smoky pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, creamy coleslaw, and crunchy pickles are a classic combination.
- Great for feeding a crowd. Slider rolls make serving family and friends easy, whether it’s game day, a party, or a backyard cookout.
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these barbecue pulled pork sliders. If you already have leftover smoked pulled pork on hand, this recipe comes together in no time.
- Dill pickle chips – A classic finishing touch that brings a tangy crunch to every bite.
- Savory slider rolls – We like savory slider rolls, but any slider rolls will work. King’s Hawaiian is a great choice.
- Pulled pork – Leftover smoked pulled pork is perfect for this recipe. We love making these sliders with leftovers from our Smoked Boneless Pork Butt recipe.
- Barbecue sauce – Toss the pork with your favorite bottled barbecue sauce or our homemade Bourbon Chipotle Barbecue Sauce.
- Butter – Brushed over the tops of the rolls before baking for rich flavor and a beautiful golden finish.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a subtle savory boost to the butter topping.
- Freshly cracked black pepper – Sprinkled over the buttered rolls before the final bake.
- Coleslaw – Adds a cool, creamy crunch that pairs perfectly with the warm pulled pork. Got a great classic coleslaw right here.
How To Make Pulled Pork Sliders
These pulled pork sliders come together in just a few simple steps. Toss the pulled pork with barbecue sauce, assemble the sliders, bake until warmed through, then finish them with creamy coleslaw and dill pickles for the perfect bite.
Step 1 – Prepare the Rolls
Slice the slider rolls horizontally in half, keeping the tops and bottoms intact.
Step 2 – Sauce the Pork
Place the pulled pork in a large bowl and add the barbecue sauce.
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If you’re using leftover pulled pork, warm it just enough to take the chill off before adding the barbecue sauce. Microwave it in short intervals or warm it in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 3 – Mix & Assemble
Toss until evenly coated, then spread the pork over the bottom half of the rolls.
Step 4 – Ready to Bake
Replace the tops, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 5 – Butter the Tops
While the sliders bake, combine the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. After 10 minutes, remove the foil and brush the mixture over the tops.
Step 6 – Finish Baking
Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper, then return the sliders to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove the tops, add the coleslaw and pickle chips.
Step 7 – Serve
Replace the tops and serve immediately while the sliders are warm and the coleslaw is cool and crisp.
I wolfed these down unapologetically. Have you ever gotten that perfect bite? All the textures, all the flavors … this does it. Tangy, soft, salty, seasoned, crunchy, unctuous, smoky in every bite!
Tips
- Chop large pieces if needed. If your pulled pork has long strands, give it a rough chop before adding the barbecue sauce. It makes the sliders easier to assemble and keeps every bite together.
- Don’t overfill the sliders. A generous layer of pulled pork is perfect, but overfilling makes the sliders harder to serve and eat.
- Don’t overdo the barbecue sauce. Use enough to coat the pork without making it overly saucy, which can make the rolls soggy.
- Keep the rolls together. Slicing the entire package of slider rolls in half makes assembling the sliders much faster and easier.
- Add the coleslaw after baking. This keeps the slaw cool and crisp while the pork and rolls stay warm.
- Serve right away. Pulled pork sliders are at their best when served warm, with the contrast of the hot pork, cool slaw, and crunchy pickles.
Variations
- Switch the barbecue sauce. Try a sweet Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, a tangy Carolina vinegar sauce, or our homemade Bourbon Chipotle Barbecue Sauce.
- Add cheese. Melt sharp cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, or smoked gouda over the pulled pork before adding the tops.
- Turn up the heat. Add pickled jalapeños, sliced fresh jalapeños, or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce. Personally, I love some fresh, sliced jalapeño on these!
- Use sweet Hawaiian rolls. If you prefer a sweeter slider, King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls are a great substitute for the savory rolls.
- Try different pickles. Bread and butter pickles, spicy pickles, or even pickled red onions all pair well with pulled pork.
- Change the slaw. Swap the creamy coleslaw for a vinegar-based slaw for a lighter, tangier bite.
FAQs
Yes. Assemble the sliders with the pulled pork and barbecue sauce, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, then add the coleslaw and pickles just before serving.
Use your favorite bottled barbecue sauce or make a batch of our homemade Bourbon Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and vinegar-based sauces all work well with pulled pork.
Absolutely. While homemade smoked pulled pork offers the best flavor, good-quality refrigerated pulled pork is a convenient shortcut for busy weeknights.
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the coleslaw separate and add it after reheating.
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Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
Sliders
- 12 savory slider rolls such as King’s Hawaiian Savory Slider Rolls
- 2 lbs pulled pork
- 1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup prepared coleslaw
- 12 dill pickle chips
Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 9×13-inch baking dish or on a baking sheet.12 savory slider rolls
- If using leftover pulled pork, warm it just enough to take the chill off in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place the pulled pork in a large bowl, add the barbecue sauce, and toss until evenly coated.2 lbs pulled pork, 1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Spread the pulled pork evenly over the bottom half of the slider rolls. Place the tops back on the sliders.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the sliders bake, stir together the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Remove the foil, brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper.1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- Return the sliders to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 5 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove the tops, add the coleslaw and dill pickle chips, replace the tops, and serve immediately.1 cup prepared coleslaw, 12 dill pickle chips
Notes
- Leftover smoked pulled pork works perfectly in this recipe.
- Tossing the pulled pork with the barbecue sauce before baking helps keep the meat warm and evenly coated.
- Add the coleslaw after baking, so it stays cool and crisp.
- Easily customize these sliders with your favorite cheese, pickled jalapeños, or barbecue sauce.