Savory American Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, store-bought or homemade

• 4 cups shredded cabbage, green and purple mixed
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 8 pieces slider buns, lightly toasted

Method

1. 01
   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. 02
   In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. 03
   Rub olive oil over the pork shoulder, then coat with the spice mixture.
4. 04
   Place the pork in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast for 4 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
5. 05
   Remove the pork from the oven, shred with two forks, and mix with barbecue sauce. Keep warm.
6. 06
   In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots.
7. 07
   In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
8. 08
   To assemble the sliders, place a generous amount of pulled pork on the bottom half of each slider bun, top with coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.
9. 09
   Serve immediately and enjoy your savory pulled pork sliders with tangy coleslaw.