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Tender Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Coleslaw

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This recipe features tender, smoky Kalua pork slow-cooked to perfection and served on soft slider buns with a creamy, tangy coleslaw. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing Hawaiian-inspired dish perfect for gatherings or quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 12 small slider buns
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Sprinkle sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the entire surface.
  2. Pour 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke over the seasoned pork, rubbing it in gently.
  3. Place the pork shoulder fat-side up in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred the meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large chunks of fat.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Toss in shredded cabbage and carrots, mixing until everything is coated. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  8. Pile generous amounts of shredded Kalua pork onto slider buns and top with a spoonful of creamy coleslaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast buns lightly before assembling for extra crispness. Save some pork juices from the slow cooker to drizzle on sliders for enhanced flavor. Avoid rushing the cook time to maintain tenderness. Shred pork while warm for best texture. Make coleslaw up to 2 hours ahead and keep chilled to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free rolls or lettuce cups. For dairy-free coleslaw, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and use vegan mayo.

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Keywords: Kalua pork, slow cooker, sliders, Hawaiian recipe, creamy coleslaw, pulled pork, easy dinner, party food

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