Description
Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are a delicious blend of sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for any gathering. Tender pulled pork is slow-cooked in a rich cranberry-chipotle sauce, resulting in sliders that are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy night in, these sliders will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 8 soft slider buns
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- 2. Remove the pork and sauté onions and garlic in the same pan until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- 3. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, chipotle peppers, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- 4. Place the seared pork in a slow cooker, pour the sauce over it, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 5. Shred the pork with two forks and mix it back into the juices. Serve on slider buns with optional coleslaw or pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg