Hi All!
With the cold weather we've been having the old Crock-Pot is definitely working overtime! I love using my slow cooker because it makes cooking so much easier, and it's especially useful if you're feeding a crowd. I've also been experimenting with different game-day recipes lately, or maybe I should say busy-day recipes in general. I made a batch of barbecue pork sliders in the Crock-Pot the other day, and not only did they taste great, but they were also so easy to make!
We always have pork roast on New Year's Day, and this year, we cooked a 10 pounder in the Crock-Pot! It was a tight squeeze, but man, was it ever good! We try to buy all-natural pork from the local butcher whenever possible, and I really think it makes a difference in the taste. Needless to say, there was a ton of roast pork left over, so one afternoon, I made these easy pulled pork sliders and topped them off with homemade coleslaw and shredded cheese.
I just reheated about two pounds of the pork in the Crock-Pot and added about a half cup of barbecue sauce, a little bit of Dijon mustard and some water until the meat was well coated with sauce. Since some of the kids love to add more sauce to their sliders, I don't add a ton of sauce, but it's still well flavored. It's funny, but I like to make my own sauce for grilling in the summer, but I usually just add some bottled sauce when I use the slow cooker. It's just easier, I guess. There were already plenty of onions and garlic left from the original cooking.
Ingredients for pork sliders and coleslaw:
- 2 pounds shredded pork in Crock-Pot
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 bag of shredded coleslaw mix (1 pound)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
To make the coleslaw, I just mix everything together in a medium-sized bowl and refrigerate until we're ready to eat. You can cut back on the mayo or add more to suit your taste.
I think the kids love the small size better, and these were gone in a flash!
Thanks a bunch for visiting -- Have a wonderful day!
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Miz Helen says
What a perfect Slider for the Game Day's! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Linda says
We all also love slow cooked pork roast in the crock pot. I hadn't thought of sliders; what a great idea especially when little grandkids come for a meal. Adding cheese and cole slaw give it an extra pow! Visiitng from Wow Us Wednesday.
Dee M says
Thanks, Jessy. I think the coleslaw on the sandwich makes it taste even better. Even the kiddos like it this way. 🙂
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
I love that you put coleslaw right on the sandwich- that's how I do my pulled pork! Looks delicious!
Dee M says
Crock-Pots are wonderful. Thanks so much! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks for stopping by, Maria! I hope you guys enjoy it! 🙂
Dee M says
Sliders are so much fun -- we love them too! 🙂
happilyeverafteretc says
These look delicious! I love making dinner in a crockpot... great share!
Maria says
I love any excuse to pull out the crockpot and I think this meal would go over really well with my family. Thanks for posting it!
Crochet Hooks says
Yummy! I love sliders of just about anything and definitely I am a fan of pulled pork! now I am starved so thanks 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks, Laurie! But really, anyone could make these! 🙂
Laurie says
Wow, these look great! Not being much of a chef, I think even I could pull this one off. Saving to try soon!