Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
These Pulled Pork Sliders are warm sandwiches loaded with tender pork and coleslaw. The buns are brushed with savory poppy seed butter and baked golden for irresistible flavor. Quick to make and perfect for parties, potlucks, game day or weeknight dinners!
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A Note from Kim
Simple. Flavorful. Always a Hit.
Pulled Pork Sliders are seriously one of my favorite snacks for parties and easy family dinners. I first tried baking little sliders like when I made turkey and cranberry sliders. They turned out so delicious and have quickly become a reader favorite too!
So I wanted to try a new version, and these mini sandwiches quickly became a hit too! Packed with flavor and so simple to make, they’re perfect for using up leftover pulled pork or grabbing store-bought shredded pork for a quick shortcut, and they always disappear fast at the table.
With love (and lots of good eats), 
My four nephews (ages 9-17) loved these! I made Kim’s pulled pork recipe as written. For the coleslaw, I doubled the spices and added black pepper, garlic powder, and Mrs. Dash to make the it more flavorful. The sliders were a hit and the boys have requested I make these for the 4th of July.
— Jen
What are the ingredients for pulled pork sliders?
This easy pulled pork sandwich recipe is made with super simple ingredients. You can make the coleslaw and pulled pork at home or use store-bought. Here’s what you’ll need:
You can find the measurements in the recipe card below.
- Coleslaw. The slaw is completely optional, but I love how it gives these sliders some extra flavor, crunch, and color. The cool and creamy crunchiness of the coleslaw is the ideal partner for the warm and tangy pulled pork. You could make your own, or just buy a bag of purple cabbage coleslaw mix that comes with the dressing and everything.
- Pulled pork. For this recipe, any pulled pork, including store-bought pre-cooked shredded pork will work. We typically use my slow cooker pulled pork recipe because it’s really easy and super tasty.
- Slider rolls. Hawaiian buns or any other slider bun will work great. The sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls does pair really well with the savory meat, though.
- Barbecue sauce. Depending on the sauciness of the meat you’re using, you may want to add BBQ sauce. This is completely optional, add as much or as little as you’d like.
- Butter topping. Before baking, the top of the rolls are brushed with a savory butter mixture that is a combination of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt or garlic salt and poppy seeds.
Fun Ways to Switch Things Up
While these Hawaiian pulled pork sliders are pretty much perfect as-is, you can add more ingredients to these sliders to adapt them to your taste preferences. Here are some options:
- Italian. Use provolone or mozzarella cheese and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes instead of slaw.
- Meat. Not a fan of pork? Try shredded chicken instead. You could even use shredded rotisserie chicken. Another option is this slow cooker ham, which would be amazing!
- Spicy. Add a layer of pickled jalapeños in between the pork and slaw. You could also use a spicy BBQ sauce variety.
- Cheese. Instead of slaw, before cooking, add a slice of cheese over the pork. Great cheese options are Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack or provolone.
How to Make Pulled Pork Sliders
Here are the simple steps to bake up some incredibly tasty, hearty sandwiches! You can find the full set of printable instructions and video in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Make the coleslaw. In a large mixing bowl, stir together mayo, mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion powder and sea salt. Toss in the coleslaw mix. Stir everything together until the slaw is completely coated in the dressing.
Step 2: Top the sliders. Slice the slider buns in half and remove the top of the buns and set aside. Place the bottom half of the buns in a 9×13-inch dish. Layer the pulled pork over the buns and drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce, if desired.
Step 3: Add butter & bake. Melt the butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings together in the microwave, then pour, spoon or brush the mixture over the buns, making sure the tops are covered. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, remove the aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden.
Step 4: Add coleslaw & serve. If using slaw, once sliders have cooled a few minutes, remove the bun tops, add a spoonful of slaw and replace tops. Serve and enjoy!
Kim’s Recipe Tips
- Make the coleslaw ahead of time: Prepare it a few hours before serving so the flavors have time to marinate and develop for the best taste.
- Assemble in advance: You can build the sandwiches up to 4 hours ahead. Keep them covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Keep them warm for a crowd: These sliders taste best fresh from the oven. To hold them for serving, cover with foil and keep them in a 170°F warm oven. You can also wrap individual sliders in foil and place them in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
- Plan for a crowd: This recipe makes 12 sliders, and most guests eat about 2 each. Double or triple the batch if you’re feeding a bigger group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pulled pork sliders can be served as part of an appetizer spread for game day, the holidays or a party. However, they pair fabulously with a variety of sides! Here are some delicious options: potato salad, deviled eggs, chips, French fries, mac and cheese, corn on the cob, or roasted potatoes.
We love these with cole slaw, but here are some other toppings that would work great: caramelized onion, pickled vegetables, pickled red onion, dill pickles, jalapeños or pickled jalapeños or pepperoncini.
The ideal slider buns are soft yet strong enough to hold all the filling. Hawaiian rolls and brioche buns are great options for their light sweetness, while potato rolls, classic dinner rolls, or toasted pretzel buns also provide great texture and structure.
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Easy Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients
Coleslaw Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 (9 oz.) package coleslaw mix, (I like a cabbage/carrot mix)
Slider Ingredients:
- 12 pack slider buns, (I like to use Hawaiian rolls)
- 3 cups pulled pork, (or use store bought)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, optional, use more or less depending on how saucy you want the sliders
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt or garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- coleslaw, (recipe above)
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Instructions
For coleslaw:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise , 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Toss in the 1 (9 oz.) package coleslaw mix. Stir everything together until the slaw is completely coated in the dressing. I like to make this a couple of hours before serving, so the flavors have time to marinate together.
For sliders:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the 12 pack slider buns in half and remove the top of the buns and set aside.
- Place the bottom half of the buns in a 9×13-inch dish. Layer the 3 cups pulled pork over the the buns, top with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, if desired, and replace the top of the buns.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt or garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until completely melted.
- Slowly pour the butter mixture over the top of the buns. Alternatively, use a spoon to spoon out melted butter to ensure poppy seeds cover the bun tops. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using slaw, once sliders have cooled a few minutes, remove the bun tops, add a spoonful of slaw and replace tops. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serving size: This recipe as written makes 12 sandwiches, I find that most people eat about 2 sliders. You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
- Make ahead: These sandwiches can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance. Store them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to put them in the oven.
- Serving: Pulled pork sliders are best eaten immediately after they come out of the oven.
- To keep them warm for a party: Cover them with foil in a warm oven (170ºF) until serving. Keep them covered with foil even when they are sitting on the countertop. You could also cut the sandwiches, wrap them individually in foil and place them in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
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So tasty! They’re somehow even better the next day.
These were fantastic! I love how simple but flavorful they are.
I’ve made this recipe several times exactly as written. It’s always a hit!
Made them for the super bowl and they were even better than I imagined. Total crowd favorite!
This has become our tradition for the first Sunday of NFL season and the Super Bowl. I use brioche rolls and they work beautifully!
Made these for Sunday football and they were described as “over the top” and “restaurant quality.” Even with dinner rolls instead of Hawaiian, the glaze made them shine!
I brought these to our Christmas party and everyone kept asking for the recipe. They were such a hit that I’ve already been requested to make them again this year. Highly recommend! happy holidays!
Tried these with leftover turkey and they were so good!
Made these at the cabin over the 4th of July weekend and they were a huge success. We even tried a batch with chicken!
So easy and so good! Used leftover smoked pork and they were gone instantly. Saving this one for sure!
So delicious! We’ll definitely be making these again.
These were so easy and so good! They didn’t last long because they were such a hit!
I’ve made these for years and they’re always requested. I even make homemade rolls and keep pulled pork in the freezer just for these!
My four nephews (ages 9-17) loved these! I made Kim’s pulled pork recipe as written. For the coleslaw, I doubled the spices and added black pepper, garlic powder, and Mrs. Dash to make the it more flavorful. The sliders were a hit and the boys have requested I make these for the 4th of July.
This sounds so wonderful! Thanks so much for letting me know how much your family enjoyed!
Everyone loved these, we just wished we had made more!
These are fantastic! I swap cheeses depending on what I have and sometimes add sautéed peppers and onions. They’re even good the next day, the glaze gets slightly crisp and it’s delicious!
Best pulled pork sliders ever. That glaze pairs perfectly with BBQ pork!
Thank you, we love this recipe!
I had some leftover smoked pulled pork and Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls to use up, which led me to this slider recipe. I mixed the BBQ sauce with the pork and put it on the bottom halves of the rolls, topped with slices of white cheddar and French fried onions. Used the slaw dressing recipe with store bought slaw mix after pulling the sliders out. I only got 2 and the rest were GONE! Will freeze a portion of the next pork shoulder we smoke just for these. Thanks so much for the recipe!
That sounds great! So happy you enjoyed!
Simple to make but tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. The glaze really makes them special!
Excellent recipe! I added a spoonful of diced jalapeños to the glaze and it was perfect.
Do you still add water in the instant pot? Or being as your adding pork broth to the inner pot, you don’t have to add the water????
You don’t have to add water. Enjoy!
Absolutely delicious!!!!! A definite repeater
Yay! So happy to hear that!
Followed both the pulled pork and slider recipe (used Gouda and a little extra BBQ sauce) and they were a massive hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!
So delicious and incredibly easy. My whole family devoured them. Definitely adding this to our regular rotation!
Fabulous recipe! I made these over the Christmas holiday and my family thoroughly enjoyed. I’ll definitely be making again!
Wow, these were next-level! I used leftover smoked pork and layered pepper jack, sharp cheddar, and BBQ sauce. The glaze on top really takes them over the top. None leftover!
Made these tonight and they were so good.
I have leftover pulled pork and was searching for something new to make. These turned out so good, thinking about serving them for our Father’s Day get-together!
These were the best pulled pork sandwiches I’ve ever eaten!!! I made it just like the recipe, with your slow cooker pulled pork. Outstanding recipe!!!
Yum! These were totally perfect for my neighborhood get together. I’m planning to make them for family game night next.
Wow! We made these for a Super bowl party and everyone loved them. I even had a few people ask me for the recipe!
Huge hit with everyone!!! This recipe is a keeper, thank you for sharing!
I just had to comment and let you know, we’ve been making these several times a month. They are super easy and the whole family gobbles them up!
Loved these and they were a huge hit at my recent New Year’s Eve party. Thanks for the recipe!
These were fantastic!!! Super tasty and easy!
These sliders are incredible! I’m planning to bring a batch to a work meeting next week because we love them so much.
These are AWESOME! I made them exactly as written and I wouldn’t change a thing. The only problem is- now I have to make them for every Sunday football game for my grown children and their friends!
Made these for a potluck. It was a huge hit everyone loved them. There weren’t any leftovers.
These were perfect. We had them for a 4th of July party. By the time my daughter got to the table they were gone. They all said make more. Well worth making. Will make this over and over.
oh em gee! these were so good! i love pulled pork and this was such a delicious way to enjoy it! my kids loved these too!
These were awesome! Everyone loved them, they wished there were more! Definitely going to make these again!
I made this dish last night and we thought it was really good. My husband was leery but said he really liked them and to please make them again! Overall, I would definitely recommend and will make it again. Very easy to prepare and only a few leftover. Goes great with coleslaw too.
I wish there was a higher rating than 5 stars!!! I’ve made these several times and they are always a great hit. Even better than I thought they would be!!
Made these for dinner the other night and they were great. I assembled them in the morning and baked them in the evening. I did have to add an additional several minutes to the cooking time to account for them being refrigerated.
Such a quick and easy recipe that tasted absolutely wonderful! We actually made these for family dinner and everyone loved them!
These sliders were absolutely delicious! I made them for dinner tonight and my entire family loved it. The only change I made was using provolone cheese instead of coleslaw. This will definitely become a staple.
Holy Cow!!! These were devoured immediately! Great recipe, everyone loved these. Husband, kids and neighbors were very happy!
Made these for a Super Bowl party. Biggest hit of the night! Made them exactly as recipe indicated with your slow cooker pulled pork. I made the meat the night before, so on game day all I had to do was assemble. The butter topping is the best, do not leave it off. Also I made 12 at a time, which is so convenient, had late arrivals to the party so I just whipped up another 12 and served them hot 2 hours after the first batch and when I put them on the table everyone jumped up for more! Hubby wants them for dinner soon!
These sliders were absolutely delicious. Will be making again for sure.
These were fabulous. I made them for a family dinner and everyone loved them, even the picky kids!