Smoky Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Allergens

Wheat (in the buns), Dairy (in some BBQ sauces)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 3 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 8 slider buns
• 2 cups coleslaw

Instructions

1. In a large pot or slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, BBQ sauce, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
2. Remove the pork from the pot and shred using two forks, then return it to the pot and stir well to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill or griddle pan to medium high heat. Toast the slider buns on the grill until golden brown.
4. Fill each bun with a generous portion of pulled pork, then top with coleslaw.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect pulled pork is low and slow cooking - this allows the meat to become tender and infuse with all the flavors of the sauce.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more chipotle peppers. Serve with a side of crispy sweet potato fries for a complete game day meal.