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Easy Pulled Pork Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

These sliders are perfect for using up leftover pulled pork – the sweet Hawaiian rolls and tangy coleslaw balance out the smoky meat really well. The butter glaze on top makes them taste like something you’d get at a BBQ joint.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Creamy Coleslaw

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 1/2 cups finely-shredded purple cabbage ~1 1/2 small heads
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly-shredded carrots ~4 carrots
  • 3 Tbsp freshly-minced chives

Pulled Pork Sliders

  • 4 1/2 cups pulled pork leftover or store-bought
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 1/2 packages Hawaiian rolls
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • Pickles for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss purple cabbage, carrots, and chives in a medium bowl.
  • Drizzle half the dressing over the slaw and toss well, adding more dressing to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Warm pulled pork on the stove if using leftovers, then toss with BBQ sauce.
  • Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping bottoms and tops intact as two pieces.
  • Place bottom halves in the prepared pan, spread pulled pork evenly over them, and top with roll tops.
  • Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and sesame seeds until smooth.
  • Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls with a pastry brush, getting into all nooks and crannies.
  • Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake another 5 minutes until tops are golden-brown.
  • Cool for a few minutes, then slice into individual servings with a sharp knife.
  • Remove top halves and add a scoop of coleslaw and pickles to each slider.
  • Replace tops and serve immediately.

Notes

Assemble sliders right before serving so coleslaw doesn't wilt.
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