1-First Step: Prepare the Pork Shoulder Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry. Mix together brown sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika to create a flavorful rub. Coat the entire pork shoulder evenly with this spice blend to build the base Mexican pulled pork flavor.

2-Second Step: Sear the Pork Heat avocado or olive oil in a large skillet or the sauté mode of your Instant Pot. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned. This step locks in juices and creates a delicious crust, enhancing the overall texture and flavor of your mexican pulled pork sliders.

3-Third Step: Slow Cook the Pork For slow cooker: Place the browned pork shoulder fat side up in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth or orange juice plus optional diced onions, jalapeño, and garlic for a Mexican carnitas flair. Cook on low for about 8 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily. For Instant Pot: After searing, add liquids and aromatics, seal lid, and cook on high pressure for 70 minutes. Allow natural pressure release before shredding. This method speeds up cooking without compromising tenderness.

4-Fourth Step: Shred the Pork and Prepare Coleslaw Remove the pork and shred it with two forks. Reserve some cooking juices and mix the shredded pork with BBQ sauce or enchilada sauce to coat evenly. Meanwhile, mix the coleslaw ingredients: coleslaw mix, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Chill to let flavors meld.

5-Fifth Step: Toast the Slider Buns and Assemble Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice buns horizontally and place bottom halves in a baking dish. Layer a generous amount of pulled pork onto the buns, drizzle with extra sauce if desired. Add optional toppings like Mexican street corn, caramelized onions, and cheese for elevated flavor. Cover with the top buns.

6-Final Step: Bake and Serve Melt butter and whisk in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Brush this over the top buns for a golden glaze. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake another 5 minutes until buns are golden and cheese melted if used. Remove top buns, add chilled coleslaw on the pork, replace buns, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm to enjoy your delicious mexican pulled pork sliders.