Festival Classic Lunch: Smoky Chipotle BBQ Pork Sliders

Allergens

Soy, Wheat (gluten), Eggs, Dairy (mayonnaise)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (smoky chipotle)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 slider buns
• 3 cups coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 5 hours.
2. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
3. For the coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
4. To assemble the sliders, place a spoonful of shredded pork on the bottom half of each bun, top with a generous scoop of coleslaw, and finish with the top half of the bun.

Chef’s Insight

This recipe is inspired by the famous restaurant, The Pitmaster's Den, known for its smoky and tangy flavors that bring people together around the grill.

Notes

To enhance the smoky aroma, consider using hickory or mesquite wood chips when grilling.