If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and budget-friendly way to use up leftover pulled pork, these BBQ pulled pork sliders are exactly what you need! Made with soft Hawaiian rolls, tangy coleslaw, crunchy pickles, and your favorite BBQ sauce, these little sandwiches pack a ton of flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for an easy weeknight meal, this recipe is a winner!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – Since you’re starting with leftover pulled pork, these sliders come together in minutes.
- Budget-Friendly – Stretch that leftover meat into a whole new meal.
- Great for Gatherings – Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual dinners.
- Customizable – Swap out ingredients based on what you have on hand (see suggestions below!).
Ingredients You’ll Need
Leftover pulled pork – Use store bought pulled pork or homemade pulled pork. Reheat it with a bit of BBQ sauce for added moisture and flavor.
Soft Hawaiian rolls – Their slight sweetness pairs beautifully with the smoky pulled pork. Look for the sliders sized rolls.
Coleslaw – Adds crunch and a touch of freshness. Use store-bought or homemade. I used this delicious purple cabbage coleslaw but you can swap it out for your favorite store bought creamy coleslaw. Or try this quick and easy homemade coleslaw recipe.
Pickles – Brings a tangy bite to balance the richness. I used bread and butter pickles for this recipe.
BBQ sauce – Use your favorite BBQ sauce variety to enhance the flavors. You can also make this easy homemade BBQ sauce recipe in just a few minutes.
How to Make Pulled Pork Sliders
Prepare the slider buns: Gently place the rolls, top up, on a moveable surface such as a cutting board and use a bread knife to cut them in half in order to have a top and bottom just like any traditional sandwich. Place the tops aside and leave the bottoms, inside up, on the board.
Prepare the pulled pork – Reheat the leftover pork in a pan over low heat with a little BBQ sauce and a splash of water to keep it from drying out.
Assembling the slider sandwiches:
Spread the leftover pulled pork over the rolls, evenly.
Spread the coleslaw over the top of the pulled pork, evenly.
Place one pickle on each slider section. Using the large pickle chips makes easier it fill out each slider. If you are using smaller sized pickles place several on each slider section.
Drizzle the top of the pickles with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Grab the tops of the rolls and place them on top, making sure to line them up with the right top and bottom match for the best fit.
Place the BBQ seasoning in the melted butter and stir well. Brush onto the tops of the sliders.
If desired, sprinkle some minced fresh parsley over the top bun. Serve and enjoy!
Optional: You can also toast your sliders
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 10-12 minutes. This helps warm everything up and slightly toasts the buns making them golden brown.
Serve these pork sandwiches your favorite sides such as potato chips, french fries, mac and cheese, corn bread, potato salad and even an easy to make wedge salad.
Ingredient Swaps & Variations
- Bread Alternatives: Try mini brioche buns, dinner rolls, or even toasted slider buns if you don’t have Hawaiian rolls.
- No Coleslaw? Use shredded lettuce or thinly sliced cabbage with a little vinegar dressing. You can use whatever coleslaw is your favorite. Pictured is a classic red cabbage coleslaw, which is my favorite, but you can also use your favorite, store-bought, homemade, or whatever you have on hand.
- Different Pickles: Dill pickles, bread and butter pickles, or even jalapeño slices or pickled red onions work well!
- Cheese Addition: Add a slice of cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack cheese for extra richness.
Tips for the Best Sliders
- Don’t Overload the Rolls – Too much filling can make them messy to eat.
- Use a Serrated Knife – When slicing the rolls, a serrated knife helps keep everything intact.
- Be sure to use your favorite barbecue sauce as it will have a strong flavor presence in the recipe. Using your favorite ensures a taste you’ll love. The amount of BBQ sauce used can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
- If desired, you can pull the buns apart and just assemble these one at a time. This is totally up to you on how you go about it. I just do it all at once because it’s much quicker that way.
- You can use any store bought BBQ seasoning you have on hand. Or try this quick mix: 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon each black pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
Storing & Reheating Leftovers
If you have leftover sliders, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I do not suggest storing these after assembling them as they will get soggy in storage. It’s best to not assemble them if you do not plan on serving them right away.
To reheat, place them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave them for 30-45 seconds, though the buns may not stay as crisp.
Try making one of these coleslaw recipes to use on your sliders:
Purple Cabbage Coleslaw
Want to make your own pulled pork? Why not try this easy to make Slow Cooker BBQ pulled pork. The slow cooker turns pork butt or boneless pork shoulder into tender shredded pork. If you make this you can skip drizzling BBQ sauce over the pulled pork. You will find that this slow cooker pork will be nice and saucy.
Pulled pork sliders are a fantastic way to turn leftovers into something fresh, fun, and incredibly tasty. Whether you’re making them for a family dinner or a party appetizer, they’re always a hit. Plus, with so many ways to customize them, you can make this recipe your own every time!
Give these sliders a try, and let me know in the comments how you like to serve yours!
Try this recipe and love it? Review it by clicking the star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on the recipe card! This helps other readers to find this recipe since the recipe rating will encourage search engines, such as Google, to suggest it to others. This helps support Remake My Plate as we are a reader supported publication.
Easy Leftover Pulled Pork Sliders
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Brush
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian Slider Buns 12 slider rolls
- 1 1/2 pounds Pulled Pork Leftover
- 2 cups Coleslaw
- 12 Pickles Bread and Butter or your favorite type
- 1 Cup BBQ sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon BBQ Seasoning
Optional:
- fresh parsley minced
Instructions
Prep ingredients:
- Prepare the slider buns: Gently place the rolls, top up, on a moveable surface such as a cutting board and use a bread knife to cut them in half in order to have a top and bottom just like any traditional sandwich. Place the tops aside and leave the bottoms, inside up, on the board.Prepare the pulled pork – Reheat the leftover pork in a pan over low heat with a little BBQ sauce and a splash of water to keep it from drying out.1 package Hawaiian Slider Buns
To make sandwiches:
- Spread the leftover pulled pork over the rolls, evenly.1 1/2 pounds Pulled Pork
- Spread the coleslaw over the top of the pulled pork, evenly.2 cups Coleslaw
- Place one pickle on each slider section.12 Pickles
- Drizzle the top of the pickles with your favorite BBQ sauce.1 Cup BBQ sauce
- Place the roll tops on the filling.
- Place the BBQ seasoning in the melted butter and stir well. Brush onto the tops of the sliders.4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon BBQ Seasoning
- If desired, sprinkle some minced fresh parsley over the top of the sliders. Serve and enjoy!fresh parsley
Notes
Nutrition
You might also like some of these recipes:
3 Ingredient Cranberry Meatballs
Want to get new recipes sent directly to your inbox? Then subscribe to our newsletter (see below) and be the first to know when we post a new recipe as well as get weekly shopping, cooking and meal planning tips. Follow me on Pinterest where you can find links to our recipes as well as other recipes you and your family will enjoy.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. If you click on the banner below you will be taken directly to my Etsy shop to see the digital items currently listed.
