Smokey and flavorful Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork

This mouthwatering Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork recipe combines the rich flavors of bourbon and crispy bacon with tender and juicy pulled pork. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is perfect for barbecue lovers and those who enjoy a touch of smoky sweetness in their meals.

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork shoulder roast
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Place sliced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker and add the pork shoulder on top.
3. Pour the bourbon mixture over the pork shoulder and add chopped bacon on top.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix in the juices and bacon from the slow cooker.
6. Serve the Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

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