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Mrs. Ruth's Chipotle Blackberry Pulled Pork Sliders

Mrs. Ruth's Chipotle Blackberry Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow-cooked pulled pork tossed in a bold, smoky chipotle blackberry BBQ sauce — piled onto toasted slider buns with crisp slaw and pickles. A crowd-pleaser that practically makes itself.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 8 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes | Servings: 12–16 sliders

Ingredients

For the Pulled Pork

  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup chicken broth

For the Chipotle Blackberry BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup Mrs. Ruth's Chipotle Blackberry Jam
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional, the jam already brings some heat)

For the Quick Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • 12–16 slider buns, split and toasted
  • Bread and butter pickles

Directions

  1. Rub pork shoulder all over with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Place in a slow cooker with chicken broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until fall-apart tender.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together all BBQ sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  4. Toss slaw ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Remove pork and shred with two forks, discarding any large fat pieces. Toss shredded pork with the Chipotle Blackberry BBQ sauce until well coated.
  6. Toast slider buns cut-side down in a buttered skillet until golden.
  7. Pile pork onto buns, top with slaw and a pickle, and serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • Make it ahead: Pulled pork gets even better the next day — make it the night before and reheat in the sauce.
  • Heat level: Mrs. Ruth's Chipotle Blackberry Jam brings a smoky, fruity heat — skip the extra cayenne for a milder version or add more for extra kick.
  • Tailgate tip: Transport the pork in a slow cooker set to warm and assemble on-site.
  • Oven option: No slow cooker? Cook covered at 300°F for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  • Double the sauce: The Chipotle Blackberry BBQ sauce is incredible on its own — make extra for dipping, drizzling over nachos, or as a burger sauce.

Flavor Pairings We Love

  • Mrs. Ruth's Chipotle Blackberry Jam → pulled pork, smoked brisket, BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar
  • Mrs. Ruth's Red Ruby Jam → pulled pork, cornbread, baked beans
  • Mrs. Ruth's Kickin' Pepper Jam → queso dip, grilled shrimp, cream cheese
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