Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Cuban Sliders, a delightful dish that combines succulent pork shoulder, zesty citrus, and aromatic spices. Perfect for game day or cozy family dinners, these sliders will transport your taste buds to the lively streets of Havana. Each bite is a burst of flavor, guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 12 slider buns (soft and slightly sweet)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. Rub with salt, cumin, and oregano.
- Add Ingredients: Place minced garlic around the pork in a slow cooker; pour orange juice over it.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender and shreddable.
- Shred: Shred the pork with two forks inside the slow cooker to absorb juices.
- Assemble Sliders: Place shredded pork on each bun bottom, top with Swiss cheese, broil until melted (1-2 minutes).
- Add Pickles: Finish each slider with dill pickles before topping with the bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg