Smoky Bourbon Pulled Pork Sandwiches from Your Crock Pot

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Smoky Bourbon Pulled Pork Sandwiches made effortlessly in your Crock Pot! This recipe transforms tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder into a flavor-packed masterpiece, thanks to a rich blend of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and other bold spices. Infused with the warm complexity of bourbon and simmered in a tangy barbecue sauce, each bite brings a smoky-sweet depth that's perfect for sandwich lovers. Serve the juicy, saucy pulled pork on soft buns, topped with crisp coleslaw or tangy pickles for the ultimate balance of flavors and textures. With minimal prep and your slow cooker doing all the work, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or any occasion that calls for crowd-pleasing barbecue.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Bourbon
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 8 pieces Soft hamburger buns
• 0 optional Pickles (optional, for topping)
• 0 optional Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder in the Crock Pot.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix together the bourbon, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 6

Pour the liquid mixture over the pork in the Crock Pot.

Step 7

Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 8

Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the Crock Pot and transfer it to a large cutting board or dish.

Step 9

Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 10

Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the Crock Pot, then return the shredded pork to the liquid. Stir to coat the pork in the sauce.

Step 11

Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

Step 12

Assemble the sandwiches by piling the pulled pork onto the buns. Add pickles or coleslaw if preferred.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your smoky bourbon pulled pork sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3332.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7245.2

Total Fat 392.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1275.1mg	0%
Sodium 12671.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 457.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 258.9g
Protein 370.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 781.0mg	0%
Iron 40.1mg	0%
Potassium 6820.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 26.7%