Asian Zing Pulled Pork Sliders

Ellbee’s Garlic Kitchen Box

Slow-smoked pork, sweet-savory bark, and a bright mound of crunchy slaw make these sliders the first platter gone at any gathering. They honor the original cookbook’s smoker-and-Asian-slaw pairing, then add a glossy balsamic finish that makes every tender shred feel restaurant-worthy.

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Total Time 5 30

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Main Dishes

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons Ellbee's Zesty Gourmet Garlic
1 tablespoon Ellbee's Asian Zing Gourmet Garlic
2 tablespoons Ellbee's Bourbon Balsamic Vinegar
0.25 cup brown sugar
12 each slider buns
3 cups prepared Asian-style cabbage slaw

Method

Rub pork with Zesty Garlic, Asian Zing Garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Smoke at 300°F until the exterior is dark and fragrant, about 2 hours.
Wrap tightly and continue cooking at 275°F until fork-tender, 3 to 4 hours more. Rest 20 minutes, shred, and toss with Bourbon Balsamic and any pan juices.
Pile onto toasted slider buns, crown with crisp slaw, and serve warm.

Notes

Time: 330 min

Kitchen tip: Pork is ready to pull when it gives with almost no resistance—temperature is useful, but tenderness is the final call.

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