Description

A quick and stress-free smoker recipe for tender pulled pork sliders with tangy slaw, ready in under 2 hours using boneless pork loins.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless pork loin
3 tablespoons BBQ rub
1 cup apple cider
1 cup hickory or apple wood chips (soaked)
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium carrots (shredded)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 package Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Pat pork loins dry and rub generously with BBQ rub. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Preheat smoker to 225°F-250°F. Add wood chips and place a drip pan with apple cider on the cool side for indirect heat.
Place pork on the grate over indirect heat. Smoke for 45 minutes, mopping with apple cider every 30 minutes.
When internal temp hits 160°F, wrap pork tightly in butcher paper or foil. Return to smoker until internal temp reaches 195°F-200°F.
Remove pork and let rest in wrapping for at least 20 minutes. Shred with forks or meat claws.
While pork rests, mix shredded cabbage, carrots, mayo, vinegar, sugar, and mustard to make the slaw.
Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place bottom halves on a baking sheet, pile with pork and slaw.
Brush top halves with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika. Replace tops.
Broil sliders for 2-3 minutes until butter is bubbly and tops are golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not skip the resting period for the pork to retain juices. Wrap tightly to trap steam. Use a thermometer rather than time to determine doneness. Slaw tastes better if made ahead. Toast buns to prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 90-120 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 sliders
Calories: 380
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 650
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22

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