These fun island-inspired Pulled Pork Sliders are a play on my Hawaiian Pulled Pork recipe.

These sliders are perfect for the upcoming football season! Juicy, bright, and savory – this pulled pork will leave you (and all of your guests) coming back for “just one more”!

I love tropical flavors! If I can find an excuse to make something that features citrus, pineapple, or soy-based flavors – I am there. These Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders hit all of those notes!

I made these while recipe developing for my Game Day Eats E-Book and I was blown away. They are the perfect little juicy snack, and “island vibes” are such a fun surprise for your guests!

To make these Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders, you’ll need:

pork shoulder or pork butt
sugars and spices: coconut sugar, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne
sauces, oils, and juices: olive oil, Teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, mayo
fresh ginger
sweet onions
pineapple rings
Hawaiian Sweet Roll slider buns (2 packages)
picked red onions

What equipment will I need to make these Pulled Pork Sliders?

crockpot
grill pan (for toasting the buns and searing the pineapple rings!)
baking sheet (optional – for crisping the pork in the oven!)

How do I make the sliders?

Refer to the recipe card for precise measurements.

Create the dry rub by combining the coconut sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.
Drizzle olive oil over the pork, sprinkle the dry rub on all sides, rub in until it is evenly coated.

Add the teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and grated ginger to the bottom of a crock pot and stir to combine.
Add the chopped sweet onions on top of the braising liquid.
Sear the pork in a hot cast iron pan for a few minutes on each side until you get a nice golden crust.
Transfer the pork into the crockpot and place two pineapple rings on top.
Cook the pork on low for 8 – 10 hours or on high for 4 – 6 hours. (I recommend the low setting.)
When the pork has finished cooking, remove the bone and shred using two forks.
If desired, remove the pork and crisp it on a baking sheet for 3 – 5 minutes in a 425° oven.
Spread the slider buns with a light layer of mayo and toast lightly in a pan.
Layer each slider with pork, pickled onion, a half of a grilled pineapple ring, and a drizzle of Teriyaki sauce.

Storage:

The pork used in these sliders makes great meal prep! It’s delicious over some simple white rice with a pineapple ring and a drizzle of Teriyaki sauce! Just a deconstructed slider basically. You’ll thank me later!

Store the pork in the fridge in an air tight container for up to a week.

I don’t recommend storing the sliders pre-made, as they’ll get a little soggy. I would store the components in separate containers (I like these deli tubs and meal prep containers), and then make up the sliders when you or your family members are hungry!

I hope you love this Hawaiian Pulled Pork Slider Recipe! If you try it, tag @atoastedcrumb on all socials!