These pulled pork sliders are sweet, smoky, a little spicy and built for game day.
Sweet and spicy flavor is one of the biggest food trends right now. Football season is the perfect excuse to cook it.
Two Perry Spices blends do the work. Your slow cooker does the rest.
What Makes These Sliders Sweet and Spicy?
It's all about balancing sweet with heat. Think hot honey, mango chili and sweet BBQ with a kick.
We rub the pork with smoky, sweet Backyard BBQ. Then we finish it with a shake of Honey Habanero Hype for real heat.
The Secret: Two Blends, One Big Flavor
Backyard BBQ Rub brings rich brown sugar, smoky paprika and savory spices. It builds the bark-like crust and classic BBQ flavor.
Honey Habanero Hype adds honey sweetness with real habanero fire. That is where the sweet heat comes from.
Pulled Pork Sliders Ingredients (Makes 12)
- 3 to 4 lb boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 3 tablespoons Backyard BBQ Rub
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Honey Habanero Hype
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider or broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls are great)
- Coleslaw and pickles for topping
How to Make Pulled Pork Sliders
1. Rub the pork
Pat the pork dry. Coat every side with Backyard BBQ Rub. Let it sit for 15 minutes or overnight.
2. Slow cook
Put the onion and cider in the slow cooker. Set the pork on top.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. The pork is ready when it pulls apart with a fork.
Pork is safe at 145°F, per the USDA safe temperature chart. For pulled pork, aim for about 195°F to 205°F so it shreds easily.
3. Shred and sauce
Shred the pork with two forks. Mix the BBQ sauce, honey and Honey Habanero Hype.
Toss the pork with the sauce and a little of the cooking juice.
4. Build the sliders
Pile the pork on toasted buns. Top with coleslaw and pickles.
The cool slaw balances the heat. That is what makes pulled pork sliders so addictive.
Control the Heat
Start with 1 teaspoon of Honey Habanero Hype. Taste, then add more.
Feeding a mixed crowd? Sauce half the pork with Honey Habanero Hype and leave the other half mild.
Need mild options? Read the best blends for people who do not like spicy food.
Game Day Tips
- Keep the pork warm in the slow cooker on the warm setting
- Set out buns, slaw and pickles so guests build their own
- Serve with air fryer mango wings for a full sweet and spicy spread
Pulled Pork Sliders FAQ
Can I make pulled pork sliders in an Instant Pot?
Yes. Cook on high pressure for 60 to 75 minutes, then let it release naturally for 15 minutes.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Pulled pork keeps for 4 days in the fridge and freezes for 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth.
How many sliders per person?
Plan on 2 to 3 pulled pork sliders per adult on game day.
The Bottom Line
Pulled pork sliders are the easiest way to feed a crowd. Sweet, smoky and spicy, with almost no hands-on time.
Ready for game day?
Grab Backyard BBQ Rub and Honey Habanero Hype and make pulled pork sliders this weekend.
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