Recipe: Pretzel Roll BBQ Pork Sliders

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of LLOYD’S® Barbeque Company, LLC for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Delicious pulled pork piled high with coleslaw on a homemade pretzel roll. The perfect BBQ sliders for any summer dinner!Delicious pulled pork piled high with coleslaw on a homemade pretzel roll. The perfect BBQ sliders for any summer dinner!

I love comfort food dinners. Warm, hearty, soups in the winter and sandwiches made with fresh bread in the summer. These BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are a definite crowd pleaser. Made on a fresh homemade pretzel roll, and topped with coleslaw, it is the perfect dinner for a nice evening outside.

I’ve been making homemade pretzel bites and rolls for years. They are my kids’ favorite bread, hands down. Have you made homemade pretzels before? They seriously rival anything you’d find at a mall shop, I promise! My pretzel rolls make 16-20 small rolls, perfect for sliders.

Pretzel Roll Recipe

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1 1/4 cup warm water

1 T. plus 1/4 tsp. yeast

3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. + 2 T powdered sugar

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vegetable oil

Bath:

2 c. warm water

1/4 c. baking soda

melted butter/ kosher salt

Mix water/yeast (let sit 10 minutes). Add oil. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients and add water/yeast mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Knead 5 minutes (or use the dough hook on your Kitchenaid machine like I do!) Raise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Make a bath for the pretzels by combining the baking soda with warm water and stir until soda is mostly dissolved (it won’t dissolve completely).

When dough is done with the first rise, separate into 16-20 balls, dip each roll in the baking soda bath and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Let rise in a warm spot for 35 minutes and bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes, until GOLDEN brown on top.

Brush with melted butter.

BBQ Pulled Pork is easy to make, but it takes some planning since it is a slow cooked dish. That is why I like Lloyd’s® Seasoned Shredded Pork. LLOYD’S® Barbecue Tubs make it easy to make any night BBQ night and comes in a variety of flavors and styles. I think it tastes just as good as my homemade pulled pork, but is ready to serve 10 hours sooner. Score!

I like topping our sliders with a little coleslaw and a dill pickle. Feel free to make a double batch of sliders for your next outdoor dinner with friends. They’ll go quickly!

Hormel Foods has a variety of affordable and delicious meats that are perfect for outdoor summer dining. Be sure to visit the website for Easy Recipe Ideas, coupons, and to sign up for the Hormel Newsletter. You can also find them on Facebook and Pinterest for more dinner inspiration!