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Tender BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe Easy Homemade Soft Hawaiian Rolls

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Sticky, glossy, and pillowy pulled pork sliders with tender shredded pork and soft homemade Hawaiian rolls, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 12 soft Hawaiian slider rolls
  • For homemade soft Hawaiian rolls:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels. (10 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub evenly over the pork shoulder. (5 minutes)
  3. Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil and sear the pork on all sides until browned. (10 minutes)
  4. Place pork in slow cooker. Mix BBQ sauce, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar; pour over pork. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Remove pork and shred with forks or meat claws, discarding large fat chunks. (10 minutes)
  6. Return shredded pork to slow cooker, stir to coat with sauce. Keep warm. (5 minutes)
  7. For homemade rolls: Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon sugar; let bloom 5-10 minutes.
  8. Mix flour, salt, remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and pineapple juice in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes). Let dough rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  9. Punch down dough, divide into 12 pieces, shape into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes.
  10. Bake rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and cool slightly before slicing.
  11. Slice rolls horizontally, pile with warm pulled pork, add extra BBQ sauce or pickles if desired.

Notes

Searing the pork before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Use meat claws for easier shredding. Keep rolls covered during rising to maintain softness. Brush rolls with melted butter after baking for shine and richness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk in rolls with dairy-free alternatives.

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