Pulled Pork Sliders

A finished pulled pork slider is shown with cole slaw and a
pickle, but the side possibilities for the sandwich are endless.
(Photo: Morgan Nacewski)

Barbecue is one of the many iconic attributes of the South. It encompasses a broad spectrum of dishes, all featuring a tendered meat covered a in sweet, southern sauce. Since barbecue is characterized by meat that is slowly cooked, it comes as no surprise that a slow cooker, like a Crockpot, is the perfect tool to create a barbecue dish.

Pulled pork is one example of barbecue and my personal favorite. It is commonly served in the form of a sandwich, making it less messy and more filling. Pulled pork sandwiches are very popular amongst my college friends, so I thought this would be a great recipe to share with my blog readers.

There are only four items necessary to create the pulled
pork sliders, which can feed up to eight people.
(Photo: Morgan Nacewski)

The original pulled pork slider recipe can be found on the following website: southernfood.com. Just like last week's tortilla soup, I have altered the recipe to my liking and encourage you to do the same. The recipe I used today is listed below.

PULLED PORK SLIDERS
1 uncooked pork shoulder roast (4 pounds)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 cup of water
1 bottle of barbecue sauce
1 package of buns

Place all of the ingredients in the Crockpot with the exception of the buns. Put the Crockpot on the highest setting and let the ingredients sit for six hours. The pork will be nice and tender when complete. If necessary, take portions of the pork and shred them into smaller pieces before placing them on the buns.

The ingredients transform into delicious
pulled pork sliders in six hours, with the
Crockpot doing all the work for you.
(Photo: Morgan Nacewski)

One of the great things about this dish is that the ingredients total to less than $15, making the meal extremely reasonable for college students. You can also personalize the recipe because the brand of barbecue sauce and buns are completely up to you. Personally, Sweet Baby Ray's brand of barbecue sauce is my favorite because of its sweet honey flavor. The Pepperidge Farm slider wheat buns are the buns I prefer to use.

The pulled pork slider is smaller than the average
sandwich, making it extremely easy to eat on the go.
(Photo: Morgan Nacewski)

I have found that serving the slider-size sandwiches help you get the most out of the recipe. Even though the portions are smaller, it allows you to produce more servings. Using these smaller portions has proven to be less wasteful compared to serving over-sized sandwiches that no one can finish.

Pulled pork sliders are a college student's dream. They are unbelievably easy to make, inexpensive and extremely filling. These sliders are perfect for any college game day and feeding the masses. The meat can be stored for a number of days and are complemented by a variety of sides.

I hope you enjoy give this barbecue Crockpot meal a try, I assure you it will not disappoint. As always, feel free to give feedback or ask further questions by commenting below.