Festival Classic Dinner: Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Allergens

Wheat, Soy (check BBQ sauce label)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 12 slider buns, split and toasted
• Optional: coleslaw, pickles, and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder with BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, water, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Cook on low heat for 6 8 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
2. Using two forks, shred the pork in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce. Keep warm.
3. Toast the slider buns and place them on a serving platter. Top each bun with a generous portion of BBQ pulled pork.
4. Serve immediately with coleslaw, pickles, and hot sauce on the side for added flavor.

Chef’s Insight

Use a blend of applewood or hickory wood chips to infuse the pork with smoky flavor while grilling.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.