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Flavorful Crockpot Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders Easy Recipe with Tangy Pineapple Sauce

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Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder paired with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, served on soft Hawaiian slider buns. This easy crockpot recipe is perfect for casual gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (slider buns)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños for a spicy twist
  • Optional: coleslaw for added crunch

Instructions

  1. Trim any large chunks of excess fat from the pork shoulder but leave enough to keep it moist. Slice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Rub the pork all over with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar, ensuring the seasoning sticks well.
  3. Place the sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seasoned pork on top.
  4. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to blend the tangy, sweet sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork, making sure not to drown it.
  6. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  7. Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and stir to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Brush the tops of the slider buns with melted butter and warm them in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) until golden and slightly crispy.
  9. Assemble sliders by piling shredded pork onto the bottom half of each bun. Add jalapeños or coleslaw if desired, then top with the bun crown.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute slider buns with gluten-free rolls or lettuce leaves. For dairy-free, use plant-based spread instead of butter. Searing pork before slow cooking adds extra flavor. If sauce is too thin, simmer on stove to thicken. Cooking on low heat is best to keep pork tender.

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Keywords: pulled pork, crockpot, slow cooker, Hawaiian sliders, pineapple sauce, easy recipe, party food, comfort food

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