Description
Maple-Bourbon Pulled Pork Sliders are a tantalizing blend of flavors, featuring tender pulled pork infused with sweet maple and rich bourbon. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, these sliders are not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making them a crowd favorite. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and savory goodness, ensuring they will be the star of any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup real maple syrup
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the pork.
- Place seasoned pork in a slow cooker; add maple syrup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and mustard.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the pork with two forks and serve on slider buns with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg