Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders

This isn’t the post I was hoping to make. I’m writing this last night and as I write this, tomorrow is my late brother’s birthday. I had hoped to post his favourite Scottish dish that our Nana would make us. Since this week was a total fail (stolen wallet, crazy elections, and one of my girls needing stitches) I couldn’t get life sorted enough to get that recipe documented the way I wanted to. Instead, I’m sharing this epic slow cooker recipe – Korean Pulled Pork Sliders that I’ve had on the back burner. The best fall back possible. Big bold flavours with the perfect amount of heat so the whole family can enjoy it. Hopefully my Scottish recipes will make an appearance soon!

I love pulled pork and could eat burritos/tacos on repeat,  but there are only so many burritos my family will take. I needed a fresh recipe to entice my family back to the table. The pulled pork here is sweet, salty and just enough spice to make everyone want about half a dozen for supper. 😉

The pickled vegetables are quick and a lovely balance to to the gochujang bbq sauce in this recipe. My kids don’t love dill pickles, but if I “quickle” any vegetable they’re addicted to it. The vinegar sensation must be off the charts for their little taste buds.

I served the pulled pork on brioche slider buns, however any bun or even wrap would do. Another garnishes would be kimchi, sliced avocado, or tomato slices. My husband and kids don’t love kimchi, but it’s so good for our guts that I’m slowly trying to incorporate into our diets.

Perfect for game day, weekdays, or any days if you ask me! I have another pulled pork recipe that I’m eager to try out. Hopefully it makes the cut and appears here soon. If Korean flavours don’t strike your fancy here’s a Pork Carnitas recipe and a Chicken Tanga recipe– both slow cooker!

Nutrition

Calories

318 cal

Fat

8 g

Carbs

51 g

Protein

9 g

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Samantha @MyKitchenLove

Yields 12-18 sliders

Serves 12-18 sliders

Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders

Sweet, salty and slightly spicy Korean Pulled Pork Sliders with quick pickle vegetables.

10 minPrep Time

7 hrCook Time

7 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

Pork:
• 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 2-4 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), add more for spicier meat
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
Gochujang BBQ Sauce:
• 2-4 tbsp gochujang (more to make more spicy)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
Quickle Vegetables:
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced, including leaves
Sliders:
• 12-18 slider buns
• Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro

Instructions

Pork:
1. Mix gochujang, brown sugar and hoisin sauce together in a small bowl and rub over pork shoulder. Place in slow cooker and add 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 7-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hrs.
Gochujang BBQ Sauce:
2. Whisk all ingredients together (gochujang, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey and garlic) in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until flavours blend. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Pickled Vegetables:
3. In a bowl mix together sugar and vinegar. Add vegetables and toss. Cover and chill until meat is ready.
Assembly:
4. Mix half the BBQ sauce with pulled pork and serve with buns, quick pickled vegetables, reserved BBQ sauce, and chopped cilantro.

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Enjoy!

Recipe for pulled pork and BBQ sauce slightly adapted from Hapa Nom.