“Carolina Gold” BBQ Smokehouse Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings
A mouthwatering BBQ Smokehouse Slider recipe featuring pulled pork and crispy onion rings in a tangy sauce, inspired by the flavors of the American South.
Allergens
Dairy (Buttermilk), Gluten (Buns)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pulled pork (cooked)
- 1 cup Carolina Gold BBQ sauce
- 4 slider buns
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all
- purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce over medium heat until it simmers. Add the pulled pork and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to marry the flavors. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the onion rings by dipping each onion slice in buttermilk, then dredging in a mixture of flour and cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a deep fryer or heavy pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a scoop of BBQ pulled pork on each bun and topping with 3 crispy onion rings. Serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
To infuse even more smoky flavor, you can add a splash of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a game day or casual get-together. It can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more guests.