BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Sliders
This recipe offers an easy and flavorful twist on a classic BBQ dish, combining tender pulled pork with tangy sauce and sweet and spicy pineapple slaw for a memorable culinary experience.
Allergens
Gluten (in slider buns), Pork
Ingredients
- 1. 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder 2. 1/2 cup BBQ rub (salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder) 3. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 4. 1/4 cup tomato sauce 5. 1/4 cup brown sugar 6. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 7. 1 tbsp molasses 8. 1 tsp liquid smoke 9. 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) 10. 6 slider buns
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 250°F (120°C).
- Season the pork shoulder generously with the BBQ rub and place it on the grill. Cook for 8 hours, or until tender and easily shredded.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, liquid smoke, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the grill and shred using two forks. Add the shredded pork to the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
- Cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the slider buns on the grill for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble the sliders with pulled pork and pineapple slaw.
Chef’s Insight
To give your dish an extra kick, add more hot sauce or even some spicy jalapeños to the pulled pork.
Notes
The pineapple slaw can be prepared separately or combined with the pulled pork for a different texture.