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Home » Food » Appetizers » Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

By Lana Stuart · Published: Jan 24, 2014 · Last Modified: Oct 20, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/southwest-pulled-pork-sliders-slow-cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors.

A while back, the people at Old El Paso asked me to come up with a new recipe using one of their seasoning packets. The result was these delicious Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders. And the very best part is that you simply combine everything in your slow cooker, set it, and forget it. Come back hours later and your sliders are almost ready to go. Around here, pulled pork normally gets a good slathering of barbecue sauce but I changed it up this time with taco seasoning, salsa, and citrus flavors. It's amazingly good. Hope you enjoy this one!

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/southwest-pulled-pork-sliders-slow-cooker

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How to Make Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Rub the pork with the seasoning to make Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Rub the Boston butt all over with the contents of the taco seasoning packet. Place the seasoned roast in a slow cooker.

Cut oranges into chunks

Cut the oranges into chunks.

Place all ingredients in slow cooker for Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Place the oranges in the slow cooker with the seasoned roast. Add the black pepper.

Cook on high 4 to 6 hours, or on low 8 to 10 hours, or until the roast is tender and falling apart.

To Serve the Sliders

Use two forks to "pull" the pork roast

Remove the roast to a cutting board and “pull” with two forks into shreds, removing and discarding excess fat as you work.

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Remove the orange pieces from the slow cooker. I like to press on them gently before removing them to extract some of the juices. Return the pulled pork to the slow cooker and add the salsa and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Cook until the salsa is heated through (about 30 minutes).

Assemble sliders

To assemble the sliders, place about ¼ cup of the meat mixture on the bottom of a slider bun or dinner roll. Top with Mexican crema or sour cream, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapeno slices.

This recipe makes a lot of sliders! At least 2-3 dozen depending on how much you pile onto your slider buns. You can also top these delicious little sliders with any of your favorite taco toppings. Cheese, taco sauce, and pico de gallo are all good on these.

Also, try this mixture on warm, split cornbread muffins instead of slider buns or rolls. Delicious!

Enjoy!

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Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/southwest-pulled-pork-sliders-slow-cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/southwest-pulled-pork-sliders-slow-cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors.
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southwestern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 36 sliders
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless Boston butt pork roast
  • 1 package 25% less sodium Old El Paso taco seasoning
  • 2 oranges
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 15.5 jar salsa
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Slider buns or dinner rolls

Garnish:

  • Mexican crema or sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Pickled jalapeno slices
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Instructions

  • Rub the Boston butt all over with the contents of the 25% less sodium Old El Paso taco seasoning packet. Place the roast in a slow cooker. Cut the oranges into chunks and place them in the slow cooker with the roast. Add the black pepper.
  • Cook 4 to 6 hours or until roast is tender and falling apart.
  • Remove the roast to a cutting board and “pull” with two forks into shreds, removing excess fat as you work.
  • Return the roast to the slow cooker, or a skillet on the stovetop, and add the salsa and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Cook until the salsa is heated through.
  • Assemble the sliders - place about ¼ cup of the meat mixture on the bottom of a slider bun or dinner roll. Top with Mexican crema or sour cream, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapeno slices.

Notes

This recipe makes a lot of sliders! You can top these delicious little sliders with any of your favorite taco toppings. Cheese, taco sauce, and pico de gallo are all good on these. Also, try this mixture on split cornbread muffins instead of slider buns or rolls. Delicious!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. Shelby says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    These look amazing! Wish I could reach right in and grab one.

    Reply
  2. DessertForTwo says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:29 am

    This sounds so perfect for the big game! And so easy! Thanks :)

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      January 27, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Yes, soooo easy! Just throw everything in the slow cooker and come back hours later.

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:05 am

    These look awesome Lana!

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      January 27, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  4. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I just found out I'm hosting a SB party for some friends - this is the first thing on the menu!

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      January 27, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Yay! Hope everyone enjoys them.

      Reply
  5. Miss P says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Those look wonderful. Would love to have a platter piled high on my table for any game, and especially the SUPER BOWL!!

    Miss P

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    • Lana Stuart says

      January 27, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      I think your guests would love these! They're pretty perfect football food.

      Reply
  6. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:56 am

    We would have quite the game day foods if we got together...I used my pulled pork for a more Hawaiian flavored taco but what I love about it is just how versatile it is...and SO easy in the crockpot. I'll have to try this next; being a Costcoaholic means I have another pork butt in the freezer!

    Now...can I assume you will be pulling for MY Broncos. Pretty please?

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    • Lana Stuart says

      January 27, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      Wouldn't we have a fabulous party, Barb!?! I love the Hawaiian idea as well. Why not offer 2 or 3 different styles to guests, right? I don't have a favorite in the Super bowl, so I'll be glad to throw my support to your side :-)

      Reply

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