Chipotle Honey Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

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Chipotle Honey Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders are a simple recipe for a delicious easy dinner that's perfect for a busy weeknight!

Servings: -12 sliders

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

SEAR: the pork. Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium high until shimmering. Add 3 pounds pork shoulder and brown for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
TRANSFER: the pork to a slow cooker.
ADD: the seasonings. Pour in ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and the entire can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
COOK: on low for 8 hours, until the pork pulls away easily and shreds with light pressure.
REMOVE: the pork to a large bowl. Skim and discard any large pieces of fat.
REDUCE: the sauce. Pour the cooking liquid into the Dutch oven over medium high heat. DRIZZLE: in ¼ cup honey while stirring. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
BLEND: the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and add chipotle peppers back one at a time if you want more heat.
SHRED: the pork with two forks, removing the bone and excess fat.
SERVE: the pork with the warm sauce over slider buns.

Make Ahead: The pork can be cooked 1 to 2 days ahead. Store shredded pork and sauce separately and reheat gently.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Freeze pork and sauce for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a saucepan with a splash of water or stock.

Serving Options: Pile onto slider buns, tacos, nachos, baked potatoes, or rice bowls.