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Pulled Pork Burgers

These Pulled Pork Burgers are packed with saucy slow cooker pulled pork, a simple homemade coleslaw and pickles all served in a bun (or lettuce wrap). These Pulled Pork Sliders are a crowd pleasing dish that are perfect for a family friendly meal, game day spread or backyard barbecue.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Every Last Bite

Ingredients

Pulled Pork

  • 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 7 oz can chopped tomatoes

Coleslaw

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 3 cups shredded white cabbage
  • 1 red apple julienned
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ red onion very thinly sliced (paper thin)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp dijon
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey

Burgers

  • 6 Brioche Burger Buns
  • 1/2 cup Sliced sweet pickles

Instructions

  • In a bowl stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin and paprika. Coat all sides of the pork in the spices pressing to make sure the spices stick well.
  • Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker, add in all of the remaining pulled pork ingredients. Put the slow cooker on high heat and leave to cook for 6 hours. After 6 hours shred the pork with two forks and stir it in with the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • To make the coleslaw in a bowl combine the cabbage, apple, carrot and red onion. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, dijon, vinegar. Pour the dressing over the cabbage, toss to combine and then set aside in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
  • Slice the buns in half, place a big spoonful of the pork on the bottom bun, top with coleslaw and a few slices of pickle.