Easy Cheesy Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders

These Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders are packed with flavor and ready-in-minutes. Grab some pre-made pulled pork and a pack of my favorite Hawaiian rolls and you’ll have a game-day snack that everybody will love! (It’s also great for a weeknight meal – ready in 30 minutes!)

Pulled pork sliders with pineapple and cheese are always a hit – I like to make sure that my sliders are FULL of toppings! I’ve made sliders with pulled pork and cole slaw – but this time I wanted something sweeter – so a Hawaiian twist with pineapple, cheese and a sweet zingy barbecue sauce were a perfect match!

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Slider Ingredients

• Sliders
  • 12 pack King’s Hawaiian Rolls
  • Curly’s Smoked Pulled Pork – I love using pre-made pulled pork – my favorite is their sauceLESS because then I can put my own sauce on 
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple – you can also use thinly sliced pineapple slices if you have fresh pineapple
  • 5 slices Provolone – see below for other great cheeses that pair well with pork
  • Your favorite BBQ sauce – if your pork isn’t sauced, then you can add your own. My favorite is always Williamson Bros – it’s light with a touch of sweetness – you can buy it online and I get 2-3 big jars every year!
    • If you want your bbq sauce to be a little sweeter, add the drained pineapple juice to it! 
  • OPTIONAL: if you want a little crunch, red onions or bell peppers would be great!
• Glaze – you top the rolls with this glaze and it’s so yummy!
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce
  • Poppy seeds

What cheese goes well with pulled pork?

You don’t always think of pulled pork sandwiches as having cheese on them – but for an oven-baked slider – you need cheese! My favorites are Havarti, provolone, cojack or cheddar. Havarti is mild and buttery – so good! I get it for cheese, crackers & salami night all the time.  

What barbecue sauce is best for pulled pork? 

For barbecue sauce – I always recommend that you get what YOU like. I fell in love with Williamson Bros when I was on a visit to Birmingham. It’s a restaurant outside of Atlanta but it’s in all the grocery stores there. It’s very light and has tons of seasonings in it – it’s not a super thick sugary sauce – I love it! My BFF literally sends me 2-3 jars every year – but you can also buy them online at Walmart, Amazon or from their restaurant. 

How much meat do I need for pulled pork sliders?

One pound of pulled pork was perfect for a 12 pack of Hawaiian rolls. If you’re making a bigger batch, same rules apply – and you could easily use a rimmed baking sheet to hold more sliders. Just leave a little space around the edges for spillage and melting!

How to make pulled pork sliders with Hawaiian rolls? 

These pulled pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls are so easy! Just get a 12-pack of Hawaiian rolls and some pulled pork! Here’s where you go from there:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Slice slider rolls in half
3. Spray rectangular baking dish with non stick cooking spray
4. Place bottom buns in pan
5. Spread shredded pork across rolls – pulled pork spreads easier at room temp – so leave it out for a bit before you make your sandwiches – or heat it up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes
6. Spread drained pineapple over pulled pork
7. If you want extra sauce – pour additional on top of pineapple
8. Lay 5 slices of Provolone cheese on top of pineapple
9. Add tops of buns onto sandwiches
10. In a microwave safe small bowl or glass, add all glaze ingredients (minus poppy seeds) and microwave for 1 minute until butter is melted (cover bowl with press & seal to prevent splatter)
11. Baste tops of rolls with glaze (you don’t have to use it all – discard any remaining glaze) 
12. Sprinkle with a light coating of poppy seeds
13. Place pork sliders in oven and bake for 25 minutes

How do you keep pulled pork sliders from getting soggy?

This is why I like to use sauceless pork – then you’re able to add just the amount of sauce that you want. If you have pre-sauced pork – just scoop out the shreds of pork with a fork and leave the excess sauce in the bowl.  

How many pulled pork sliders per person?

If you’re serving these Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders to a crowd – I would assume you’re going to have more than these to eat – so figure 2 per person. If you’re serving it as a main dish – then maybe 3 per person.

I find it easiest to serve these pulled pork sliders with cheese by cutting them in the baking dish and then setting them all out slightly pulled apart on a serving tray or a cutting board. That way people don’t have to struggle to get 1-2 and they’re also not touching everybody elses!

What to serve with pulled pork sliders?

I actually have a whole post dedicated to What to Serve with Pulled Pork! But here are a couple of my favorites: 

• Copycat Olive Garden salad  
• Spicy Avocado Fries 
• Deep Fried Deviled Eggs 

Other pulled pork recipes

• Pulled Pork Omelet
• Hot & Cheesy Pulled Pork Dip
• Pulled Pork Empanadas
• What to do with leftover pulled pork