Slow Cooker Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork
This pulled pork features a homemade semi-barbecue sauce and bourbon - yielding a dish that's perfect for sandwiches or tacos.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound boneless pork shoulder
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup bourbon
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients except the bacon.
- Pour over the roast, then cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
- When the roast can easily be pulled apart with two forks. Shred the meat and place back in the pan with the sauce.
- Add the bacon and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Serve on buns or in tacos.
Notes
- Place any remaining pork in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed throughout. It makes great leftovers!
- Any flavor of barbecue sauce can be used, even spicy!
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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