Crockpot Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork is delicious comfort food with a hint of bourbon and crispy bacon, resulting in a deliciously savory and satisfying meal.
Servings 6
Calories 463kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pork Shoulder roast 4-6 pounds See notes
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cup barbeque sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon liquor
- 1 pound of sliced bacon cooked
- 1/4 maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine garlic, onion powder, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes.
- Place pork shoulder, fat side up, in a 6–8-quart crockpot and pour your bourbon mixture over the meat. Coarsely crumble strips of bacon over the meat and sauce.
- Place the lid on your crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Once cooked, use 2 forks or a meat shredder to shred the pork and mix it with the surrounding sauce and juices.
- Serve warm on buns or by itself.
Notes
You can use pork shoulder or pork butt, and either bone-in or boneless.
You can leave the bourbon out if you prefer, although it adds a delicious layer of flavor.
Place your shredded pulled pork on a foil-lined baking sheet and place it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to get a little char and those crispy browned bits everybody loves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g