Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders

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

I’m sharing this epic slow cooker recipe – Korean Pulled Pork Sliders that I’ve had on the back burner. Big bold flavours with the perfect amount of heat so the whole family can enjoy it. Plus, it’s conveniently made in the slow cooker!

I love pulled pork and could eat them in burritos and 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. What is gochujang? It’s a deep red chile paste that also contains rice, soybeans, and salt. It’s a thick, sticky condiment that has some spice, but it compliments flavours (like BBQ) without overpowering them. 

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 or pulled pork sliders don’t strike your fancy here’s a Pork Carnitas recipe and a Chicken Tanga recipe – both slow cooker recipes!

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Slow Cooker Korean Sliders

Prep Time

19 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 19 mins

 

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

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy slow cooker recipe, pork butt recipe, pork shoulder recipe, pulled pork sliders recipe, slow cooker recipe, slower cooker pulled pork recipe

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 260 kcal

Author: Samantha

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 (Korean chili paste) (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 cloves garlic, minced

Quick Pickled Vegetables:

• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced, including leaves

Sliders:

• 16 slider buns
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Pork:

1. Mix gochujang, brown sugar and hoisin sauce together in a small bowl and rub over pork shoulder.

2. 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:

1. 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:

1. In a bowl mix together sugar and vinegar. Add vegetables and toss. Cover and chill until meat is ready.

Assembly:

1. Mix half the BBQ sauce with pulled pork and serve with buns, quick pickled vegetables, reserved BBQ sauce, and chopped cilantro (if using).

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Korean Sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 51mg17%

Sodium 315mg14%

Potassium 403mg12%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 691IU14%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!

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