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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders

Give thanks with a succulent slow cooked pulled pork slider recipe with all the fixings.

I participated in the National Pork Board Porksgiving program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own.

Pulled Pork Slaw Sliders

Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders 

Succulent barbecue pulled pork seasoned to perfection and slow cooked for 8 hours, then topped on a toasted bun with cranberry sauce and coleslaw.

There is something pleasant about this time of year.  Maybe it’s the cooler weather, all the comfort food or maybe it’s the fact that we get together with the family most during this time.  The holidays are approaching and it’s time to make crowd-pleasing recipes everyone will love.  It’s also a great time of year to give back.

To inspire people across the country to take the time to give and say thanks, the National Pork Board (NPB) will celebrate “Porksgiving”.  It’s a time for giving back (with pork) to those who give back– from November 2, 2015 through the end of the year. There’s no better way to show someone how much you appreciate them than with a home cooked pork meal.

 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders

Thanksgiving in my family is pretty awesome.  It seems that anyone and everyone is invited to a nice home cooked meal.  All the cousins come home from school for the holiday and family makes the drive to celebrate the day.  Sometimes, we celebrate more than once with extended family that can’t make it in time and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My mother and grandmother have always played a big part in the day.  Since I was little, I remember being part of that special time in the kitchen when all the magic happens.  My mom would pull up a little step ladder for me and we’d bake away.  Although, we really did “sample” a lot of the food before it was put out.  Those memories I will never forget.

Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders

Since I moved to New Orleans a few years ago, holiday season has meant so much more to me.  I can’t always make it home for every holiday but I try to for the important ones.  Although I won’t be heading home for Thanksgiving this year, I will be going home in December for a few weeks.  I can’t wait to get home and catch up with the family over a home cooked meal.  My mom and I already have our must make dishes selected with a little wiggly room for additional recipes.

The day after Thanksgiving we start our holiday baking.  December is a time for us to show our appreciation for others and we usually bake cookies and food the whole month for others.  This year, I’ll be making these Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders to give thanks to mom for everything she does.  It’s no surprise that this recipe is for her.

My mom has done so much good for our community.  Last June she spent a few weeks building three houses for Habitat of Humanity. They build affordable homes for the community. I couldn’t be any prouder of her, she is truly an inspiration!

Pork Slider Ingredients

What I love about this recipe is how little of prep time is involved.  The pork tenderloin goes into a slow cooker for 8 hours and is then shredded and tossed with barbecue sauce.  While it’s slow roasting it’s a great time to spend with family or simple cook overnight if making ahead.

I’ve paired the pork with cranberry sauce and coleslaw.  If you ask me what the best part of thanksgiving feast is (besides sharing the memories with family), it’s combining all the leftover food with cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving cranberry sauce was paired with pork was the inspiration for this recipe.  Therefore, it is a must and it’s really delicious!

This time of season is always a great time to say thanks to someone who gives back.  Whether it’s giving thanks to someone in the military, a volunteer, nurse or someone who means a great deal, it’s never been as easy to say thanks by serving new pork recipes for Porksgiving.

Pork Sliders

Giving back is a lot easier with juicy, tender pork.  To learn more, visit Pork Be Inspired.  You’ll find amazing stories and recipe inspiration that feature how Americans are giving back with pork.  Find more recipes to share during Porksgiving by visiting Pork Be Inspired Facebook.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cranberry Slaw Sliders

Juicy, slow cooked pulled pork on a toasted bun with sweet cranberry sauce and coleslaw. The flavors mend together well as it's both savory with hints of sweetness.
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Course: main
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 -15

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 5 - 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3/4 cup coleslaw dressing
  • 1 bag coleslaw salad** see notes for homemade
  • 2 (14 oz) cans cranberry sauce
  • 12 medium-small buns

Instructions

  • Place pork tenderloin and water into slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper if desired. Place the lid on top and set heat to low for about 8 hours or until internal temp is 145°F (medium rare) and 160°F (medium). Drain liquid from slow cooker then shred meat using two forks. Toss with barbecue sauce; set aside.
  • To make homemade coleslaw, chop about 5 cups cabbage and grate 1-2 medium/large carrots (peel carrots first). In most grocery stores near the bagged salad mixes, they offer coleslaw now. Use that if needed for easy preparation, if needed. Toss with coleslaw salad dressing. Remove cranberry sauce from container and whisk.
  • Butter top of bun and lightly toast, if desired. To assemble, place shredded pork on top of the bottom bun. Top with a good spoon worth of cranberry sauce then coleslaw and top with the bun.

 

21 Comments

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    cupcake recipes
    11/05/2015 at 5:03 pm

    so delicious cranberry, no a lot of recipes use cranberry, you do it perfectly

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    Sol
    11/05/2015 at 7:51 pm

    Great looking, colorful and yummy sliders!

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    shobha
    11/05/2015 at 11:37 pm

    Looks so inviting.. lovely presentation.

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    Stacey Werner
    11/08/2015 at 12:10 pm

    I love cranberry on a sandwich. Usually I just have it around Thanksgiving, but this would be awesome year round!

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    Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
    11/09/2015 at 11:27 am

    Wow, this pulled pork looks great! My did his a huge fan of pulled pork. I’d love to make this for him for the holidays!

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      Jessica Knott
      11/11/2015 at 7:07 pm

      Such a simple recipe with an amazing flavor, thank you!

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    Amanda {Striped Spatula}
    11/12/2015 at 7:22 pm

    These sound fantastic! I love the idea of pairing sweet-tart cranberry sauce with pulled pork and coleslaw. What a fun twist on a classic!

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    Sarah
    11/12/2015 at 8:06 pm

    Oh my word, this looks amazing!! What an awesome flavor profile. Will definitely be trying this soon! XO

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    Tracy @ Served from Scratch
    11/12/2015 at 8:16 pm

    Now if this isn’t a Thanksgiving style slider, NOTHING is!

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    Lyndsay
    11/12/2015 at 9:16 pm

    These sliders look delicious. I absolutely love cranberry and I also love how easy making these in the slow cooker is. Thanks for sharing ?

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    Erin @ Thanks for Cookin '!
    11/12/2015 at 10:10 pm

    Pulled pork and slaw is a true weakness of mine. I think adding cranberries would be a welcome change!!

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      Jessica Knott
      02/16/2016 at 12:05 am

      They taste amazing together. The flavor profile is on time, for sure!

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    Michele
    11/12/2015 at 11:40 pm

    I love the twist on pork with the addition of the cranberry sauce! A great sandwich for a get-together Im having this weekend! Thanks!

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      Jessica Knott
      02/16/2016 at 12:04 am

      Such an easy dish to prepare for a party. All the flavors I love.

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    Annie @ Annie's Noms
    11/13/2015 at 5:24 am

    These look amazing! So colourful too, what a fabulous slider recipe!

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    nicole
    11/13/2015 at 3:40 pm

    my mouth is watering simply looking at this! always looking for new ways to use my beloved crock-pot! thank you for sharing 🙂

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    Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction
    11/13/2015 at 4:54 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! So easy to throw together, too!

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      Jessica Knott
      02/16/2016 at 12:03 am

      Totally a hands off meal to make. I could use a few right now, thanks, Marsha!

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    Abigail (Manila Spoon)
    11/17/2015 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you used cranberry sauce for that extra fruity goodness! So party-perfect! Pinned, too!

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    Amber
    12/18/2017 at 3:28 pm

    What kind of barbecue sauce did you use for this recipe? Thanks!

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      Jessica Knott
      12/22/2017 at 12:17 pm

      I used a honey barbecue sauce but just use your favorite sauce!

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