Churro Dust Pork Sliders
Slow-cooked, tender pulled pork meets a sweet and smoky twist in these Churro Dust Pork Sliders. This recipe starts with a 10-pound pork shoulder or pork butt, seasoned generously with Churro Dust, a cinnamon sugar BBQ rub that balances warmth and sweetness with a hint of spice. The pork is slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, then piled onto slider buns and topped with a crisp apple slaw for a fresh, tangy contrast.
These sliders pair well with classic BBQ sides like baked beans, sweet potato fries, or a simple green salad. For extra flavor, drizzle with a tangy BBQ sauce or a touch of hot honey. Enjoy these Churro Dust Pork Sliders at your next cookout or gathering for a crowd-pleasing dish with a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
Churro Dust Pork Sliders
10 minutes
American
Appetizer
These sliders pair well with classic BBQ sides like baked beans, sweet potato fries, or a simple green salad. For extra flavor, drizzle with a tangy BBQ sauce or a touch of hot honey. Enjoy these Churro Dust Pork Sliders at your next cookout or gathering for a crowd-pleasing dish with a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 10 LB – Bone-In Pork Shoulder/Butt
- ½ Cup – Maple Syrup
- 1 Jar – Churro Dust Rub
- 24 – Slider Buns
Apple Slaw
- 12 oz – Shredded Cole Slaw Mix
- 1 – Apple, Julienned
- ¾ Cup – Mayo
- 2 TB – Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 Cup – Sugar
- 1 ½ TB – Celery Salt
Directions
- Preheat your Pro Classic or Pro Max smoker to 250 degrees.
- Trim the pork butt as needed and cross-hatch the fat cap.
- Season the pork butt generously on all sides. Let rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the pork directly on the smoker and cook for 4 hours.
- Place the pork butt in a foil pan and back onto the smoker.
- Cook/smoke until the internal temperature reaches 204 degrees, about 10-12 hours.
- Remove from the smoker and cover with foil. Rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before shredding.
- Make the apple slaw by combining the listed ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
- Build your sliders with half cup of shredded pork topped with half cup of slaw and enjoy!
