How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Sliders

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner while pork butt is often less expensive.

slider buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns provide more fiber, while white bread is a budget-friendly option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

pickled jalapeños

🥗Healthier: fresh jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Fresh jalapeños provide a different flavor while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Season pork roast with salt and pepper.

Place pork roast in a slow cooker with onion, beer, and pineapple juice.

Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender.

Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

Prepare the coleslaw by mixing red cabbage, garlic, red onion, jalapeno, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, and white sugar in a bowl.

For the spicy lime crema, mix Mexican crema, mayo, lime juice, lime zest, ground chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

Grill pineapple slices brushed with olive oil and brown sugar until caramelized.

Assemble sliders with shredded pork on slider buns, topped with coleslaw, spicy lime crema, and grilled pineapple.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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