Description
Slow Cooker Cuban Sliders are a deliciously easy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cuba right to your home. These sliders feature tender, slow-cooked pulled pork, tangy dill pickles, and melted Swiss cheese, all nestled in soft, sweet buns. Perfect for game days or family gatherings, these sliders promise to be a hit at any occasion. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself savoring every bite while creating delightful memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 8 slider buns
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
- 6 oz Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the slow cooker. Set the seared pork on top and sprinkle with cumin, oregano, and paprika.
- Pour orange juice and lime juice over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until easily shredded.
- Shred the pork using two forks and return it to the juices in the slow cooker.
- Assemble sliders by placing shredded pork on each bun half, topping with Swiss cheese and dill pickles before covering with the top bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg