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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

January 30, 2020 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life 27 Comments

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BBQ Pulled Pork is a staple on our menu and one of our favorite dishes to make with the leftovers is these sliders. Made on Hawaiian rolls and loaded with bacon and cheese these sliders have a light and sweet glaze that is AMAZING!

These pork sliders are perfect for parties, watching sports games, appetizers or an easy family meal during the week.

Easy pulled pork sliders glazed with brown sugar, butter and herbs

If you enjoy this recipe you may also enjoy our Italian BMT Sliders, Ham & Turkey Melt Sliders and Mushroom Swiss Burger Sliders.

Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled pork is the delicious vehicle to carry BBQ sauce, melted cheese and bacon to your mouth. Sandwiched between layers of Hawaiian roll sliders with a butter, brown sugar and garlic based glaze this little sandwich always leaves me craving more!

Pulled Pork is a regular on our family’s menu. Whether we make some Soda flavored Pulled Pork, Margarita Mix Pulled Pork or Instant Pot Pulled Pork, we have several variations of a favorite meal!

Another easy family meal is sliders. We began with Ham, Swiss and Ranch Party Sliders which were adapted to become Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon Sliders.

Pan of pulled pork sliders with a brown sugar and butter glaze on Hawaiian rolls

Then we created Roast Beef Sliders and Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe Sliders when we realized Pulled Pork sliders and a similar BBQ Chicken Sliders were missing. Today is the day we shall rectify this pulled pork slider situation!

When making a big batch of pulled pork I like to refrigerate the pork plain and add sauce when I’m ready to re-heat it. If I have leftover meat that is already sauced it will freeze fine too.

I love to add my favorite toppings and cover with a butter and brown sugar-based glaze that is packed with herbs. Warm these little sandwiches up and the flavors are irresistible! Just like our Air Fryer Pizza Sliders these could easily be made in the air fryer / toaster oven!

Personalize Those BBQ Pork Sliders

If there are flavors you are craving try adding them to half or a third of the sliders. We have a picky eater that likes plain sandwiches, so we usually leave some on one end with fewer toppings.

French fried onions or Coleslaw really load this slider up and give it an over the top taste!

Ranch can also be added to the bottom bun and barbecue sauce to the top bun if starting with plain pulled pork. A couple tablespoons of ranch seasoning can also be stirred into the glaze before baking.

Our Farmhouse BBQ Sauce is delicious, but of course, the option of sauces is limitless. Use sauces that you enjoy.

Another great option instead of a slider is these yummy Pulled Pork Quesadillas.

Assembling pork sliders on a baking sheet

Tips for Making Pork Sliders Easy

  • If you don’t have a long bread knife a serrated knife can be used. Start along one side and slowly spin the pan as you cut in a circle around the rolls.
  • Do NOT separate the sliders. Keeping them all attached will save a lot of time when assembling the mini sandwiches.
  • Browning the sliders isn’t required, but it certainly adds another beautiful flavor to each slider and helps prevents the buns from getting soggy.
  • Some people are brave and would brown their rolls under the broiler. I might be afraid of the broiler so I’d rather use my convection oven in bake mode to lightly brown the buttered rolls.
  • Making your own bacon and chopping into 2 – 3″ pieces work great, I really love to see a nice piece of bacon settling into melted cheese, but purchasing precooked bacon bits works well too and can save time.
  • Yellow sharp cheddar works as well as sharp white cheddar, I just prefer slices of sharp white cheddar on these sandwiches.
  • Shredded cheese works fine too, it may take a little longer to melt and may run more than slices depending on how much is used.
  • We’ve tested this recipe with Havarti and mozzarella and definitely like cheddar the best!
  • Sometimes times I use a pastry brush to apply the glaze, but sometimes spooning on the glaze just seems easier.
  • For super sweet sliders feel free to double the glaze.
  • Different brands of Hawaiian sliders come in different sizes and thicknesses so amount of ingredients may need adjusted accordingly.
  • These sliders are best just out of the oven!
Stack of three BBQ pulled pork sliders loaded with cheese and bacon

How to Make BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Sliders

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with a non-stick mat like this for easy clean-up.
  2. Place sliders on a baking sheet. Use a long bread knife to and cut rolls in half.
  3. Use a butter knife to spread at least 1 tablespoon of softened butter on both the top and bottom of the slider rolls. Place in the oven for a few minutes until bread is slightly browned.
  4. Warm pulled pork with barbecue sauce.
  5. Spread warmed pulled pork with barbecue sauce evenly across slider rolls.
  6. Add slices of cheese evenly on top of pork.
  7. Sprinkle bacon evenly on cheese.
  8. Place top layer of the sliders on the sandwiches

Glaze

  1. Melt butter and stir in remaining glaze ingredients.
  2. Spoon over slider rolls and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until cheese is melted and buns begin to brown on top.
Collage of easy barbecue pulled pork sliders

Sides That Go Great with Pulled Pork

  • Crock Pot Loaded Red Potatoes
  • Cheesy Potatoes for a Crowd
  • Crock Pot Mac & Cheese
  • Twice Baked Potato Casserole
  • Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
  • Farmhouse Baked Beans 
  • Potluck Pasta Salad

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Printable BBQ Pulled Pork Slider Recipe

Bacon and cheese on shredded pork sliders on a Hawaiian roll

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

BBQ Pulled Pork is a staple on our menu and one of our favorite dishes to make with the leftovers is these sliders. Made on Hawaiian rolls and loaded with bacon and cheese these sliders have a light and sweet glaze that is AMAZING!
5 from 14 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Ingredients

Sliders

  • 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound pulled pork
  • 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 slices White cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound bacon chopped in 2 – 3" pieces

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

Sliders

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place sliders on a baking sheet and cut in half.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on both the top and bottom of the slider rolls. Place in the oven for a few minutes until bread is slightly browned.
  • Warm pulled pork with barbecue sauce.
  • Spread warmed pulled pork with barbecue sauce evenly across slider rolls.
  • Add slices of cheese evenly on top of pork.
  • Sprinkle bacon evenly on cheese.
  • Place top layer of the sliders on the sandwiches

Glaze

  • Melt butter and stir in remaining glaze ingredients.
  • Spoon over slider rolls and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until cheese is melted and buns begin to brown on top.

Video

Notes

  • If you don’t have a long bread knife a serrated knife can be used. Start along one side and slowly spin the pan as you cut in a circle around the rolls.
  • Do NOT separate the sliders. Keeping them all attached will save a lot of time when assembling the mini sandwiches.
  • Browning the sliders isn’t required, but it certainly adds another beautiful flavor to each slider and helps prevents the buns from getting soggy.
  • Making your own bacon and chopping into 2 – 3″ pieces work great, I really love to see a nice piece of bacon settling into melted cheese, but purchasing precooked bacon bits works well too and can save time.
  • Yellow sharp cheddar works as well as sharp white cheddar.
  • Shredded cheese works fine too, it may take a little longer to melt and may run more than slices depending on how much is used.
  • We’ve tested this recipe with Havarti and mozzarella and definitely like cheddar the best!
  • These sliders are best just out of the oven!

Equipment

Basting Brush
Baking Sheet
Baking Mat

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Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Fred

    February 28, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    These are the best! I’m going to take some to a meeting next week.

    Reply
    • Jennifer

      February 29, 2020 at 12:48 am

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy them!

  2. Tammy

    March 3, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made a triple batch my first try. They are even better than I expected and a huge hit!

    Reply
  3. Marlene

    June 21, 2020 at 2:27 am

    I have leftover pulled pork and looking for a way to use it. I think I will make these for Father’s Day get together. They look delicious!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      June 22, 2020 at 12:25 am

      Hope you have had a great Father’s Day and I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do!

  4. Pam Black

    December 22, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Can these be put together a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      December 23, 2020 at 2:03 am

      Hey there! The pulled pork can certainly be prepared a day ahead! We have reheated these sliders to enjoy for lunch and they are good. If we want great sliders we typically make, bake and serve them at the same time. The bun can get a bit soggy.

  5. Suzanne

    December 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    This looks so good! I love that it is a simple flavorful recipe!

    Reply
  6. Vanessa

    December 28, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Do they reheat well?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      December 30, 2020 at 12:14 am

      Hey There! Great question! We definitely reheat these sliders to enjoy a quick lunch, but I will say they taste a little better the first time. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

  7. Heather

    June 18, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    Can you share how you prepared your meat? I don’t want to over season and mess with the flavoring of the toppings.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      June 18, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      Hey There! Thanks for asking! We like to use this recipe https://plowingthroughlife.com/farmhouse-slow-cooker-pulled-pork/ or pick up a package of more mild package of prepared pulled pork from the grocery. Hope you love these sliders as much as we do!

  8. Tina

    September 1, 2021 at 1:15 am

    5 stars
    We were out of bacon and still SO good!

    Reply
  9. Angela M Stahl

    October 20, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    Tried these tonight they were great

    Reply
  10. Don M

    December 23, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! These were excellent. I had a container of leftover pulled pork (homemade) in the freezer. I used Kroger Artisan Rolls (12 pack). Butter and brown sugar on the bottom of the pan. Then 1/4 slice of pepper jack cheese, followed by pork, bbq sauce, shredded sharp cheddar, then top of the rolls. I pierced the top of the rolls with fork and pressed down firmly. 1 stick of butter, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Baked for 15 minutes. “Gone in 60 seconds”.

    Reply
  11. Melanie

    January 16, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! And so quick and easy to make. My entire family gobbled them up. This recipe will be added to my recipe book for sure. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer

    April 10, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    I followed your slow cooker pulled pork and the slider recipe (I used Gouda cheese and mixed in a little bit of bbq sauce) and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and has asked for the recipe!! Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  13. Jackson

    July 2, 2022 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for the great recipe! It was a hit at the cabin for 4th of July weekend. We have some folks who don’t eat pork so we made this recipe with a whole chicken too. Turned out super well.

    Reply
  14. Justina Whitney

    July 12, 2022 at 3:13 am

    5 stars
    A very easy recipe but restaurant worthy!!! They are really good. The glaze gives the recipe that boost that takes it over the top.

    Reply
  15. Betsy

    September 19, 2022 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! I added a tablespoon of diced jalapeños to the glaze. Perfection!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      September 20, 2022 at 12:38 am

      Thanks so much for sharing! What a fun addition! So glad you enjoy the recipe 🙂

  16. Tammy Czigan

    October 27, 2022 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    I ran across this in October 2022 and made it for a half dozen guys that were engrossed in Sunday football. They LOVED them! They said they were “Over the top” and they were “Restaurant Worthy”. I used your vinegar slaw recipe with a sweet/heat BBQ sauce. Somehow we ended up with dinner rolls rather than Hawaiian, but the glaze did the trick and they looked and tasted great!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

      October 27, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      So glad to hear this! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

  17. Cathy

    March 10, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    We had smoked pork shoulder, left-over and I needed a good recipe. This was delicious. We didn’t taste the bacon, so I will probably leave it out the next time I make it. Thanks so much for the great recipe!

    Reply
  18. kathleen efird

    March 14, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    I want to make these for St. Patrick’s Day. Do you think I can freeze them after I make them?

    Reply
  19. Janelle

    March 18, 2023 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    These are excellent! I use whatever cheese on hand (usually cheddar, havarti, or provolone), and instead of Italian seasoning in the glaze I just use parsley. They are really good the second day—yes, the bun is a little soggy, but the glaze hardens or crystallizes a little bit and it’s even better!
    One time I had extra sautéed bell peppers & onions in the fridge so I put some on between the pulled pork and the cheese, and now we always include that. We are bacon lovers but we don’t miss the bacon if I don’t have any.
    So now when I make pulled pork, I make extra so I can put some in the freezer to pull out for these sliders later on

    Reply
  20. Tucker T

    March 23, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Best Pulled Pork Sliders ever! The glaze pairs so well with the BBQ Pulled Pork!

    Reply

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