Pulled Pork Sliders

Published onMarch 14, 2026

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These Pulled Pork Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish with cheddar cheese and tender, saucy pulled pork piled high on slider buns! Enjoy as-is or top with a scoop of crisp, tangy coleslaw for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky!

A pulled pork slider with cheese on a small piece of parchment paper.

I love making a batch of my simple pulled pork in the Crock Pot over the weekend and using it for different meals throughout the week. Whether it’s on my sheet pan nachos, in a taco or in these barbecue pulled pork sliders, it’s always a surefire hit!

These sliders are perfect for so many occasions – football tailgates, March madness snacking, quick weeknight meals, party food and everything in between!

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Ingredients Needed

Hawaiian Rolls – For this recipe, you just need a 12 pack of rolls. If you want to double the recipe, grab the big 24 pack!
Sliced Cheese – Cheddar cheese is my preference, but you can try other cheeses such as pepper jack and Colby jack as well!
Pulled Pork – If you have plain pulled pork, you’ll want to mix in the BBQ sauce; if you already have BBQ sauce mixed in (like if you’re using store-bought barbecue pulled pork), you can skip that step!
BBQ Sauce – Sweet Baby Ray’s Original is my favorite, but use whatever you have!
Butter – I like to use salted butter.
Brown Sugar – Light or dark brown sugar works great.
Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder and parsley flakes (dried or fresh is fine!)
Coleslaw – I love a scoop of coleslaw on top of my pulled pork, so that’s an optional topping once it’s done baking!

How to Make Pulled Pork Sliders

Start by preheating the oven and grease a 9×13-inch pan. Use a serrated knife to cut a package of Hawaiian rolls in half to create a “top” and “bottom.” Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared pan and then add the cheese.

The bottoms of a sheet of Hawaiian Rolls in a white ceramic 9x13-inch pan.

Cheddar cheese slices topping a sheet of buns in a pan.

Next, it’s time to prepare the pulled pork. Combine the pulled pork with the barbecue sauce (unless it’s already sauced) and use the stovetop or microwave to warm until hot.

Barbecue sauce and pulled pork in a glass bowl.

BBQ pulled pork mixed up in a clear glass mixing bowl.

Top the cheese with the pulled pork and spread to an even layer. Place the tops of the buns on the pulled pork and set aside.

Cheese and bbq pulled pork layered on slider buns in a white dish.

Combine the melted butter, brown sugar and seasonings in a small dish. Brush over the sliders.

A small mixing bowl with melted butter and seasonings.

A light green brush spreading a buttery mixture over sliders.

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Cut into individual sliders and serve warm!

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of coleslaw on top – it’s a great cold, creamy compliment to the warm, savory sliders!
Serve them with additional barbecue sauce or with a variety of barbecue sauces, so everyone can choose their favorite!
Other great toppings include crunchy dill pickle slices, pickled jalapeños, French fried onions or crisp red onion slices!
As for side dishes, there are so many options! Try some baked beans or calico beans, a cold salad like sweet macaroni salad or Snickers salad, and a simple bag of chips!

A pulled pork slider with coleslaw on top and held together with a toothpick.

Tips for Making the BEST Sliders!

Always be sure to put the cheese on the buns before the meat. The cheese acts as a barrier, so the juicy meat doesn’t make the buns soggy!
Feel free to toast the inside of the buns before building the sliders, though it’s not necessary!
Choose the pan wisely – If you like a really crisp bottom bun, a metal pan will be great. Otherwise, a glass or ceramic pan is perfect (and is always my preference).
Heat the pulled pork before adding it to the sliders – if it’s cold when it goes into the oven, it may not be hot before the buns are getting toasted.
Make sure you cover the sliders with foil when they bake; if you don’t, the tops of the buns will get way too dark.

Can I Make the BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders in Advance?

You can, but they’ll take longer in the oven. I recommend baking them for 30 minutes covered and check to see if the center of the pulled pork is hot before removing the foil for the final 5 minutes.

Several pulled pork sliders on a white serving tray.

Freezing & Reheating Sliders

Can Pulled Pork Sliders be Frozen? Yes, you can certainly freeze these, ideally before baking them. They’d make a great freezer meal. Just be sure to allow them to thaw completely in the fridge prior to baking. Also note that they’ll need a bit longer to bake as the filling will be cold.
How Should I Reheat Sliders? If you have leftover sliders in the fridge, there are a couple options for warming them back up. You can wrap them in foil and bake them in a 300 degree oven for 15-20 minutes (most ideal option), microwave them (quickest, but could also make them a bit chewy if over-heated), or pop them in the air fryer (easy way to get a little crunch back!).

Feeding a Crowd?

Grab the large 24-roll package of Hawaiian rolls and double the recipe! Squeeze them into a casserole dish if you have one large enough or bake them on a rimmed sheet pan.