BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender pulled pork layered with bacon and cheese on glazed Hawaiian rolls for a flavorful handheld meal.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Sliders
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12 Hawaiian slider rolls
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 pound pulled pork
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2/3 cup barbecue sauce
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6 slices white cheddar cheese
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1/2 pound bacon, chopped into 2–3 inch pieces
→ Glaze
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Place slider rolls on a baking sheet and slice in half horizontally using a long bread knife.
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Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly over the top and bottom halves of the rolls. Bake for a few minutes until lightly browned.
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Heat the pulled pork and mix thoroughly with the barbecue sauce before assembly.
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Evenly spread the barbecue sauced pulled pork over the bottom halves of the rolls. Layer slices of white cheddar cheese on top of the pork, then sprinkle chopped bacon evenly over the cheese. Finally, place the top halves of the rolls to create sliders.
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Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic, stirring well until evenly mixed.
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Spoon the glaze generously over the assembled slider tops. Bake the sliders for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown.
# Helpful Hints:
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Keeping the sliders connected during baking saves assembly time and prevents buns from drying out.
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For best results, allow assembled sliders to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
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Using a serrated knife helps achieve clean cuts through the slider rolls without crushing them.
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Brown the rolls lightly before adding toppings to enhance flavor and prevent sogginess.