This sweet and saucy BBQ pulled pork sliders recipe is an absolute winner for any gathering or casual meal. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and mayonnaise until smooth. Set aside.
1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Prepare the Rolls
Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls in half horizontally (keep the rolls connected).
1 package rolls
Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Assemble the Sliders
Spread the sauce evenly on both the top and bottom halves of the rolls.
Layer the pulled pork over the bottom half, spreading it evenly.
6 cups pulled pork
Place the Havarti cheese slices over the pork.
6 slices Havarti cheese
Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
Make the Topping
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
3 tablespoons butter
Remove from heat and stir in chili powder, garlic salt, and brown sugar until combined.
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Brush the mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
Bake the Sliders
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Remove the foil for the last 2 minutes for lightly crisp tops.
Serve: Let the sliders cool for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Variation Ideas For Pork SlidersThis pork slider recipe is perfect as is; however, you can make it your own by kicking it up a notch with your favorite toppings and mix-ins.
Spice It Up: If you enjoy spicy heat on your slider, you could use pepper jack cheese, mix in some chipotle peppers in adobo sauce into the pulled pork, shake on your favorite hot sauce or add in some of mycowboy candy (aka sweet pickled jalapenos)
Layer In: Add crisp slices of bacon, sweet pickles, or grilled onions.
Add A Fresh Element: After cooking your pork sliders, you could top them with my Pineapple Mexican Homemade Coleslaw or grilled pineapple slices.