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These slow cooker sliders give you all the savory, sweet and tangy flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich but with a dose of whole grains, some heart-healthy fats <\/span>and almost 60% of your daily calcium needs (1<\/a>).\u00a0 Our recipe uses pork shoulder simmered in a sweet, citrus broth made from fresh orange and lime, and is served on a whole-grain slider bun with Swiss cheese and pickles.<\/span><\/p>\n Active time: <\/b>40 minutes |<\/span> Total time: <\/b>7-8 hours (if using low-heat setting)<\/span><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Prepare the rub by putting cumin, oregano and salt into a small bowl. Toss to combine.<\/span><\/p>\n Sprinkle rub over the pork shoulder, and use your fingers to massage the rub into the meat.<\/span><\/p>\n Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the skillet, and allow it to heat. Add the pork shoulder to the skillet and sear until it is brown all over, about 7\u201310 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n Put the pork shoulder into the slow cooker, then add the garlic, onion, lime juice, orange juice and water. Cook pork shoulder on low for 6\u20138 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until meat completely falls apart and temperature reaches 195\u2013205\u00b0F.<\/span><\/p>\n Take the pork shoulder out of the slow cooker, and shred the meat with a pair of tongs or two forks. Add as much juice from the slow cooker as needed to your shredded pork to keep it moist and juicy.<\/span><\/p>\n Split the slider buns and toast them. Spread each bun half with ~\u00bd tbsp mustard, \u00bc cup of slow-cooked pork, one a slice of Swiss cheese and pickle. Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n Serves: 8 |\u00a0 Serving Size: 2 sliders\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Nutrition (per serving): <\/b>Calories: 719; Total Fat: 36g; Saturated Fat: 15g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 185mg; Sodium: 1263mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 61g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Nutrition Bonus: <\/b>Potassium: 946mg; Iron: 28%; Vitamin C: 37%; Calcium: 58%<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Originally published October 7, 2015; Updated May 2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \n The post Slow Cooker Pork Sliders<\/a> appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These slow cooker sliders give you all the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich but with a dose of whole grains, some heart-healthy fats.Slow Cooker Pork Sliders<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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