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Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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A simple and soulful slow cooker recipe for tender pulled pork infused with whiskey BBQ sauce, perfect for casual gatherings and crowd-pleasing sliders.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup whiskey (bourbon or rye recommended)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet variety)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Optional toppings: pickles, coleslaw, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some fat for juiciness. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, whiskey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavor bed.
  4. Put the pork shoulder on top of the onions and pour the whiskey BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork shreds easily and reaches 195°F (90°C) internal temperature.
  6. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks, discarding large fat pieces.
  7. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the juices to keep moist.
  8. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Pile pulled pork onto buns and add optional toppings like pickles or coleslaw.

Notes

If sauce is too thin after shredding, remove pork and simmer sauce on stove for 10 minutes to thicken, then return pork to sauce. Do not skip placing onions under pork to add sweetness and keep meat elevated. For gluten-free, use buns made with almond or coconut flour. Whiskey can be substituted with apple juice or smoky chipotle sauce.

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