Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sliders
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sliders made of moist slow cooker pulled pork and tangy coleslaw in slider buns. With loads of flavor and in fun size, they're perfect for tailgating!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 466kcal
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups root beer
- 1-1/2 cups chili sauce
- 24 slider buns
For the Coleslaw
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- salt and pepper to taste
In a wide pan over high heat, heat oil. Add pork roast and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until seared on all sides.
In the crockpot, place pork, onions, 2 teaspoons of the salt, pepper and 1 cup of the root beer. Cover and cook on LOW for about 7 to 8 hours, HIGH 4 to 5 hours or until meat is fork tender.
In a sauce pot over medium-high heat, combine remaining 2 cups root beer, chili sauce, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to about 3 cups.
Remove pork from crockpot, discarding liquid. Using two forks, pull and shred meat apart. Add root beer-chili sauce to meat and stir well until meat is completely moistened.
For the Coleslaw
In a bowl, combine cabbage, red cabbage and carrots.
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Whisk together until smooth and blended.
Add dressing onto cabbage slaw and gently toss to combine. Season with celery seed and salt and pepper to taste.
Lightly toast slider buns. Spoon pulled pork on the bottom part of each slider buns, top with coleslaw, and then the half of bun. Serve immediately.
Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 26.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.9mg