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!)
Jump to RecipePulled 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:
- Preheat oven to 350
- Slice slider rolls in half
- Spray rectangular baking dish with non stick cooking spray
- Place bottom buns in pan
- 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
- Spread drained pineapple over pulled pork
- If you want extra sauce – pour additional on top of pineapple
- Lay 5 slices of Provolone cheese on top of pineapple
- Add tops of buns onto sandwiches
- 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)
- Baste tops of rolls with glaze (you don’t have to use it all – discard any remaining glaze)
- Sprinkle with a light coating of poppy seeds
- 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:
Other pulled pork recipes
Cheesy Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 12-pk Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- 16 oz pre-made, sauceless pulled pork i.e. Curly's
- 8 oz crushed pineapple drained
- 5 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup Williamson Bros. BBQ sauce
Glaze
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Slice slider rolls in half1 12-pk Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- Spray rectangular baking dish with non stick cooking spray
- Place bottom buns in pan
- 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 minutes16 oz pre-made, sauceless pulled pork
- Spread drained pineapple over pulled pork8 oz crushed pineapple
- If you want extra sauce – pour additional on top of pineapple1/2 cup Williamson Bros. BBQ sauce
- Lay 5 slices of Provolone cheese on top of pineapple5 slices provolone cheese
- Add tops of buns onto sandwiches
- 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)3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Baste tops of rolls with glaze (you don’t have to use it all – discard any remaining glaze)
- Sprinkle with a light coating of poppy seeds2 tsp poppy seeds
- Place pork sliders in oven and bake for 25 minutes
Tavo says
I made these sliders for a get-together last night and my friends loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Dionne says
Now this is what I call SLIDERS. Definitely the recipe to keep handy for when your fave group is getting together.
kushigalu says
Drooling over these sliders. I will try your recipe soon. Thanks for sharing.
Sisley White - Sew White says
This is my favourite type of food. I could eat it every day and if given the choice I would.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
The combination of pork and pineapple is so tasty. This recipe is perfect for a crowd and looks so easy too.