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Easy Pulled Pork Sliders Instant Pot Recipe with Creamy Coleslaw

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A quick and easy pulled pork sliders recipe made in the Instant Pot, paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (or pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade, smoky chipotle recommended)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 small slider buns
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry. Season all sides generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add a splash of oil and cook sliced onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Place seasoned pork shoulder on top of onion and garlic. Pour in chicken broth, then spoon barbecue sauce over pork without stirring. (About 5 minutes)
  4. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 60 minutes. Allow 15 minutes to come to pressure. When done, let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
  5. While pork cooks, shred cabbage and grate carrot. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Toss with cabbage and carrot. Refrigerate until serving. (About 10 minutes prep)
  6. Remove pork from Instant Pot and shred with two forks, mixing with cooking juices for moisture and flavor.
  7. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Assemble sliders by piling pulled pork on bottom half, topping with creamy coleslaw, then covering with bun tops.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Browning the pork before pressure cooking is optional but adds flavor. Do not overfill the Instant Pot to allow steam circulation. Always allow natural pressure release for juicy meat. Adjust coleslaw dressing to taste with honey or vinegar. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Use dairy-free mayo for dairy-free coleslaw.

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