Asian Pulled Pork Sliders – Slow Cooker Recipe

Delicious Asian Pulled Pork Sliders are so simple to make using your slow cooker or Crockpot. The Asian Slaw on top gives it the perfect tang and crunch.

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We love pulled pork around here. The kids really love it, and I like it because it makes a ton. One pork shoulder or tenderloin can feed an army which means I can cook once and eat multiple times with a minimum amount of work. 

However, I really love throwing it in a slow cooker and letting it go all day the day before a big gathering. So then, it’s just a matter of warming it up and setting out dinner rolls to make sliders (perfectly sized for the kids) or large sandwich buns for the grown-ups. Easy peasy!

I enjoy making tweaking favorite recipes to make new amazing dishes, like with taking Classic Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe and giving it a Korean-inspired makeover.

Our Asian version gives the pork a Korean flavor that’s just delicious. Top the sandwiches with a little of our Asian slaw and you have my favorite twist on a Southern classic.  It’s just so full of flavor, and so very easy!

What is the Best Cut of Meat for Pork Sliders?

For this recipe, we have used pork butt, which comes from a section of the shoulder that has fat (marbling) running through it. As a result, pork butt has really great flavor. 

You could also use pork shoulder, which has less fat.  These cuts do well with low and slow cooking.

Can You Freeze Pulled Pork?

Yes! This recipe starts with 5lbs of meat, so it’s ideal for feeding a crowd, however it’s also great for once a month cooking and freezer meals. 

Freezing Tips

• Put the pulled pork in a freezer bag, leaving about an inch at the top of the bag so there is room for the pork to expand as it freezes.
• Be sure to seal it tightly.
• Always label your bags with the recipe name and date so you know what it is later!

More Ways to Use Asian Pulled Pork

With the leftovers, you can make loads of yummy snacks and meals, for instance:

• salad with edamame, peanuts and red bell peppers
• noodle bowl with hoisin sauce and green onions
• tacos with pineapple and tri-color pepper salsa

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How do you Cook Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Yeast Rolls for Pork Sliders?

1. Preheat the oven to 325-degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, place the frozen Rhodes Dinner Rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. After that, brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.

How do you make Asian pulled pork in the slow cooker?

1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients until well combined. Rub the pork with the marinade.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, however, for best flavor, I recommend overnight.
3. Discard the excess marinade and place the pork into the slow cooker.
4. To make the Korean BBQ Sauce, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shallots until soft. Whisk in the chicken stock, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and give spice powder.
5. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken and then reduce.
6. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar and sesame oil.
7. After that, pour the sauce over the pork, and cover.
8. Cook on low for 8 hours.
9. Using two forks, pull the pork apart.

What temperature should pork be cooked to?

Fresh pork should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 145-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov. Remember you always want to allow your pork to rest for three minutes.

Does meat need to be submerged in a slow cooker?

The pork does not need to be covered with liquid so you do not need to add additional water to this recipe. It will cook using the moisture in the Crock Pot.

For more slow cooker tips and tricks, check out our How to Use a Slow Cooker Like a Boss article.

How to make Asian Slaw

1. In a large bowl, combine the carrots and red cabbage. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce until well combined.
3. After that, pour the mixture over the carrots and cabbage and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds.
4. When it’s time to eat, place the frozen Rhodes Dinner Rolls on a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake according to the directions on the package.

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After you make this recipe once, you will be an instant pro at cooking pork in a slow cooker. Feed a crowd with minimal effort!

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Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork Sliders with Slaw

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders + Asian Slaw are the perfect easy meal for sleepovers, game day, and other entertaining. These sliders are total crowd pleasers!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian pulled pork

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Marinating Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 24 servings

Author: Angela Paris – Juggling Act Mama

Equipment

• Crockpot or Slow Cooker
• Skillet
• Mixing Bowls
• Baking Sheet

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

• 5 lb pork butt trimmed
• salt and pepper to taste
• Rhodes Dinner Rolls
• Toasted Sesame Seeds

Pulled Pork Marinade Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced

Korean BBQ Sauce Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots finely chopped
• 2 shallots finely diced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• pinch red pepper flake

Asian Slaw Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 large carrot shredded
• 1/2 head red cabbage shredded
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pulled Pork + Korean BBQ Sauce Directions

• Whisk together the marinade ingredients until well combined. Rub the pork with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Discard the excess marinade and place the pork into the slow cooker.
• To make the Korean BBQ Sauce, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shallots until soft. Whisk in the chicken stock, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and give spice powder. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken and reduce. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar and sesame oil.
• Pour the sauce over the pork, and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours. Using two forks, pull the pork apart.

Asian Slaw Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the carrots and red cabbage. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce until well combined.
• Pour the mixture over the carrots and cabbage and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds.
• When it’s time to eat, place the frozen Rhodes Dinner Rolls on a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake according to the directions on the package.

Notes

Pork Temperature:

Fresh pork should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 145-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov. Remember you always want to allow your pork to rest for three minutes.

To Serve:
Cut the rolls in half. Add the pulled pork on the bottom and top with a little of the Asian slaw. Enjoy!

More Ways to Use Asian Pulled Pork

With the leftovers, you can make loads of yummy snacks and meals, for instance:

• salad with edamame, peanuts and red bell peppers
• noodle bowl with hoisin sauce and green onions
• tacos with pineapple and tri-color pepper salsa
• lettuce cups with cashews, carrots and purple cabbage

Freezing Tips

• Put the pulled pork in a freezer bag, leaving about an inch at the top of the bag so there is room for the pork to expand as it freezes.
• Be sure to seal it tightly.
• Always label your bags with the recipe name and date so you know what it is later!

I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe with your family! If you give it a try, be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think, or post a pic on Instagram and tag me at @jugglingactmama and use hashtag #JugglingActMama.