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Savory Maple Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders

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These sliders combine tender pulled pork with a smoky chipotle and sweet maple syrup sauce, perfect for game day or any casual gathering. The slow cooker does most of the work, resulting in juicy, flavorful sliders that are easy to assemble and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston Butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • About 12 slider buns, soft and slightly sweet (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
  • Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and place it in the slow cooker insert.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir until well blended.
  3. Pour the sauce over the pork shoulder, coating it evenly and making sure the sauce seeps into all nooks and crannies.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the pork is tender and falls apart easily. Alternatively, cook in a Dutch oven at 300°F (150°C) covered for 3 to 4 hours, checking for tenderness.
  5. Transfer the pork to a large plate or bowl and let rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks against the grain into long, juicy strands.
  6. Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the shredded pork and toss to coat thoroughly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Lightly toast the slider buns on a skillet or in the oven until golden and slightly crisp.
  8. Assemble sliders by piling the pulled pork onto each bun and adding optional toppings like coleslaw or pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the sauce from the slow cooker to drizzle on sliders if they start to dry out. For faster cooking, use an Instant Pot on high pressure for about 60 minutes with natural release. To make gluten-free, swap slider buns for gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat level. Rest pork before shredding for juicier texture.

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Keywords: pulled pork, sliders, maple syrup, chipotle, game day snack, slow cooker, barbecue, sweet and spicy

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