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Costco Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow-cooker pulled pork piled onto King's Hawaiian rolls with tangy slaw and BBQ sauce — the easiest crowd-pleaser you can make from a single Costco pork shoulder.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Servings
12
Cost / Serving
$2.50

Quick Answer

Slow-cook a Costco bone-in pork shoulder for 8 hours with a paprika-cumin dry rub, shred, toss with BBQ sauce, and pile onto King's Hawaiian rolls with vinegar slaw. One pork shoulder makes 12 sliders. Mostly hands-off; 8+ hours total.

Pulled pork sliders on King's Hawaiian rolls are the ultimate party food, and everything you need comes from Costco: a bone-in pork shoulder, King's Hawaiian slider buns, and your choice of BBQ sauce. The pork slow-cooks all day while you're at work, then all you do is pull it and pile it onto the rolls. Add a quick coleslaw and dinner for 12 is done.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper for the dry rub. Pat pork dry and rub all over.

  2. 2

    Place pork in slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and ½ cup BBQ sauce around the meat. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until fall-apart tender.

  3. 3

    While pork cooks, make the slaw: toss cabbage and carrots with mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.

  4. 4

    Remove pork and shred with two forks. Discard bone and large fat pieces. Mix in remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce and some slow-cooker juices (skimmed of fat) to keep it moist.

  5. 5

    Split rolls. Pile pulled pork onto each roll bottom, top with slaw, pickled jalapeños, and extra BBQ sauce. Cap with the roll top.

  6. 6

    For a catering setup: pile all rolls cut-side down in a pan over the pulled pork, cover with foil, and warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes until the rolls are warm and slightly steamed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pulled pork sliders does one Costco pork shoulder make?+
A 4–5 lb Costco pork shoulder yields about 3–3.5 lbs of pulled pork after cooking and removing fat and bone. That makes 20–24 sliders with a generous ½ cup of filling per roll. Using King's Hawaiian 24-count rolls, one pork shoulder fills the whole pack.
Can I make pulled pork sliders in the oven instead of a slow cooker?+
Yes — braise the pork shoulder in a covered Dutch oven at 300°F for 3.5–4 hours until fork-tender. The result is similar and you get better caramelization on the exterior. Add the same liquids to the pot — apple cider vinegar and BBQ sauce.
How do I keep pulled pork warm for a party?+
Keep the pulled pork in the slow cooker on the WARM setting for up to 4 hours. Alternatively, put it in a foil pan, cover tightly, and place in a 225°F oven. Add a splash of BBQ sauce and broth periodically to keep it moist. It holds beautifully for party service.
What's the best BBQ sauce for pulled pork sliders?+
Costco often carries Sweet Baby Ray's, Stubb's, or similar large-format BBQ sauces at good value. A tangy vinegar-based Carolina sauce cuts through the richness of pork shoulder better than sweet sauces. For the best sliders, serve multiple sauces and let guests choose.
Can I make pulled pork sliders with Costco pre-made pulled pork?+
Costco sometimes carries heat-and-serve pulled pork in the refrigerated or deli section. It's a solid shortcut — just warm, shred, and add BBQ sauce. However, making it from scratch with pork shoulder costs less per serving and gives you more control over flavor and moisture.

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