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Sweet Bourbon Pulled Pork
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Soft rolls, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a base layer.
  • Set the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is very tender.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  • Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce to coat evenly.
  • Serve the pulled pork on soft rolls.

Notes

If the sauce seems thin after cooking, remove the lid for the final 30 minutes on high to let it reduce slightly. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for three days and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. For a milder bourbon flavor, reduce the amount to one-third cup next time.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl