Slow Cooker Cuban Sliders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Cuban Sliders, where tender, slow-cooked pork meets soft, buttery rolls. Each slider is a burst of savory goodness, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Enhanced with caramelized onions, zesty mustard, and Swiss cheese, these sliders evoke nostalgia and warmth with every bite. They’re easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests—set the slow cooker and let the aromas work their magic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 12 slider rolls
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp mustard
- Optional: pepperoncini peppers for extra kick
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer seasoned pork on top and pour orange juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred; mix back with juices and onions.
- Slice slider rolls horizontally. Spread mustard on both sides and layer shredded pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- Optionally melt cheese by placing assembled sliders back in the slow cooker on warm or under the broiler until just melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, brown the pork shoulder before adding to the slow cooker. Swap pork with chicken or beef if desired; add jalapeños for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for fresh taste.