Tennessee Whiskey Glazed Pork Belly Sliders

Allergens

Gluten (in the slider buns), Soy (possible hidden in Worcestershire sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1
• inch cubes
• 1 cup Tennessee whiskey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 12 slider buns, split and toasted
• Optional: coleslaw, pickles, and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the whiskey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix well to create the glaze.
2. Add the pork belly cubes to the glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Remove the pork belly from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
4. Grill the pork belly cubes for 5 7 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of crispiness. Baste with additional glaze during grilling, if needed.
5. Place a cooked pork belly cube on each slider bun and top with coleslaw, pickles, and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The Tennessee whiskey brings a unique flavor and depth to this dish, but you can substitute other types of whiskey or even bourbon if desired.

Notes

Serve these sliders with a cold beer or a spicy margarita for the perfect pairing.