Jack Daniels Pulled Pork
Indulge in the smoky, tender perfection of Jack Daniels Pulled Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece infused with the bold, caramel notes of whiskey and a medley of savory spices. This recipe starts with a seasoned pork shoulder, seared to golden brown perfection, and then bathed in a rich sauce of Jack Daniels, BBQ sauce, and tangy apple cider vinegar. After hours in the slow cooker, the pork becomes irresistibly juicy and fork-tender, ready to be shredded and tossed in a luscious, reduced cooking liquid. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or served alongside classics like coleslaw and cornbread, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or looking for an easy yet impressive dinner idea, Jack Daniels Pulled Pork delivers bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Jack Daniels whiskey
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for searing)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to make a dry rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the dry rub mixture all over the pork, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine Jack Daniels whiskey, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and yellow mustard. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4-5 hours) until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
Once cooked, carefully transfer the pork to a large cutting board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any excess fat or bone.
Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Discard solids and reduce the liquid over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
In a large bowl, mix the shredded pork with the reduced cooking liquid and BBQ sauce. Stir to coat the pork evenly.
Serve the pulled pork warm on sandwich buns, sliders, or with your favorite sides such as coleslaw or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 392.8 g | 504% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.1 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 6859 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.9 g | ||
| Protein | 334.4 g | 669% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 5890 mg | 125% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
