Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders is an easy to make recipe thanks to your slow cooker! An easy sandwich perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
You’re going to love this Slow Cooker Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders recipe! You wanted more slow cooker recipes, so here’s a slow cooker pulled pork recipe I think you’ll enjoy. These Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are perfect for your holiday parties or year-round and great as an appetizer or main dish.
Did I mention how EASY these pulled pork sliders are thanks to the slow cooker?? Why spend all day cooking when you can have your slow cooker do all the work?!
Your house will also smell incredible as you’re making the BBQ pulled pork and the homemade Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce!
These Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders came out great! To start, place a large pork butt (I used a 6 lb. bone-in pork butt) in the slow cooker with some beef broth. You can substitute any size pork butt you can find or any size that will fit in the slow cooker.
Cook the pork on low for about 8-10 hours or until the pork is very tender and falling apart. Remove the pork from the broth and pull it apart with 2 forks.
Meanwhile, make the homemade cranberry chipotle BBQ sauce for your pulled pork sliders. It comes together fast (and a great way to use up some cranberry sauce you may have leftover from Thanksgiving).
The BBQ sauce recipe makes about 5 cups of sauce which is a lot so cut the recipe in half if you don’t want that much, otherwise, you can freeze the rest of the barbecue sauce or dip your sandwiches in it! :)
You can make the pulled pork and BBQ sauce ahead of time, mix together, then reheat before serving. The pork and BBQ sauce also freezes well!
I topped my pulled pork sandwiches with a little sliced red onion but wish I had a little cilantro in the house as well.
Serve these pulled pork sliders with the remaining BBQ sauce and enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
If you like cranberries, you might also like these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients
- 6 lb bone-in pork butt (or use any size that will fit in your slow cooker)
- 4 cups beef broth divided
- 12 ounces tomato paste (1 – 12 ounce can)
- 28 ounces jellied cranberry sauce (2 – 14 ounce cans)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- small rolls
- sliced red onion (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Place pork in slow cooker. Add 3 2/3 cups beef broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for about 8-10 hours or until pork is tender and falling apart.
- Meanwhile, prepare BBQ sauce. Mix together tomato paste, cranberry sauce, vinegar, remaining 1/3 cup beef broth, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, chipotle, garlic powder, and onion powder in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk periodically until smooth and heated through then reduce temperature to low and cook another 15-30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove pork from slow cooker, pull apart with 2 forks. Mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce. Spoon pork into small rolls and top with onion and cilantro if desired.
Notes
Nutrition:
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)
About Lisa Huff
Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.
Do you freeze the pork with the bbq sauce or separate?
You can do either but I personally like to freeze pulled pork WITH sauce.
Made this Cranberry Chipotle pulled pork by halving the recipe and it was delish! Easy too! Half the recipe served 4-5.
Thank you Cathy! So glad you enjoyed! :)
I think I’m going to try this with all ingredients in crock pot and let the sauce and pork make magic together!
Could you put the slow-cooker on high for faster cooking and still get as tender results? Thank you!
Can you make the sauce a few hours in advance and refrigerate it, then warm it to serve? I’m thinking the sauce sounds like something I need to do at nap time, at least the first time I try it! Thanks!!
Hi Rachel! Yes, you can absolutely make the sauce ahead of time. You could even make it a few days ahead and store in the fridge or it will last in the freezer for a long time too.
Can you use a pork loin instead?
Barb, you could definitely use a pork loin or tenderloin. Although they might not pull apart as much as other cuts so you may have to “chop” at the end. It will taste fine though and still work.
Thank you!!! Would the cooking time most likely be less?
It will probably be the same but of course all depends on the size of it, your slow cooker, etc.
Pulled pork is always such a hit. Love this sauce!
I just told my hubby that I’m craving pulled pork, and then BAM! They are on your site. It was meant to be. Love your styling too ps.
This sounds really fantastic. Something I am surely gonna try.
Yum. Like this. Will try for sure. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas! Joan