Description
Pineapple BBQ Pork Sliders are a delicious fusion of sweet, tangy pineapple and smoky pork, all hugged by soft slider buns. Perfect for any gathering, these sliders will have your guests raving over their vibrant flavors and mouthwatering aromas. Each bite is a tropical delight that promises to elevate your culinary experience, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a game day feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 ripe pineapple, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into chunks.
- In a skillet with olive oil, sear the pork pieces until golden brown on all sides.
- Place the seared pork in a slow cooker with pineapple, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cider vinegar.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender; shred the pork and mix it back into the sauce.
- Assemble sliders by placing shredded pork on slider buns and topping with red onion and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute pulled pork with jackfruit or grilled mushrooms. - Add jalapeños for extra heat or avocado slices for creaminess. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.