CLASSIC SWEET AND SMOKEY PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning · Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil · Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic · Smokey Bacon Sea Salt
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 60 mins | Cook Time: 4 hours
This pulled pork sandwich is a classic for a reason! Tender, juicy pork is smothered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, making each bite mouthwateringly good. Pair it with your favorite BBQ sides for the ultimate meal!
For the Pulled Pork:
2 lbs Pork Butt (shoulder)
¼ cup Yellow Mustard
3 Tbsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
1½ tsp Smokey Bacon Sea Salt
2 Tbsp Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil — available in 100ml · 250ml · 500ml · 750ml
2 Tbsp Bourbon
¾ cup Chicken Stock
For the BBQ Sauce:
1 Tbsp Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil
½ Yellow Onion, finely minced
1 cup Ketchup
½ cup Tomato Paste
¼ cup Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic — available in 100ml · 250ml · 500ml · 750ml
¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
1 tsp Smokey Bacon Sea Salt
To Serve:
Toasted Hamburger Buns
Pickle Slices
Directions:
Cut the pork butt into 3-4 inch chunks. Coat each piece with mustard, Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning, and Smokey Bacon Sea Salt. Let marinate for 1 hour (or up to 24 hours in the fridge).
In a large Dutch oven over high heat, heat Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil. Working in batches, sear the pork pieces until browned on all sides.
Add all the pork back into the pot and add the bourbon and chicken stock.
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Cover the pot and cook for 3-4 hours, or until pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
To make the BBQ sauce, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil and the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Shred the cooked pork and toss with about 1 cup of BBQ sauce. Serve on toasted buns with pickle slices and extra sauce on the side. Enjoy!
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