Slow-Cooked Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 4 cups shredded cabbage, green or a mix of green and purple
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 16 pieces slider buns, soft

Method

1. 01
   In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. 02
   Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
3. 03
   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
4. 04
   While the pork is cooking, prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt.
5. 05
   Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the dressing and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. 06
   Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
7. 07
   Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the remaining sauce.
8. 08
   To assemble the sliders, place a generous portion of pulled pork on the bottom half of each slider bun.
9. 09
   Top with a scoop of coleslaw and cover with the top half of the bun.