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Savory Beer-Braised BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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These savory beer-braised BBQ pulled pork sliders are tender, juicy, and perfect for parties or casual dinners. The pork is slow-braised in beer and served with a tangy homemade BBQ sauce on soft slider buns.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 12 oz amber beer (lager or ale)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Coleslaw (optional)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides until golden crust forms, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove pork and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same pot, add sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Pour in the beer slowly, stirring to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly and mellow alcohol.
  5. Return pork to the pot, nestling it in the beer and onions. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and braise gently for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally, until pork is fork-tender. Alternatively, transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  6. While pork braises, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and mustard powder in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Remove pork from pot and shred with two forks. Discard large chunks of fat or bone. Mix shredded pork with some braising liquid and BBQ sauce to keep juicy.
  8. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Pile pulled pork onto each bun, add coleslaw if using, and top with pickles or extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

Do not skip searing the pork to develop deep caramelized flavor. Use a malty amber or lager beer for best results. Keep heat low and slow to ensure tender meat. Turn pork occasionally during braising. Let shredded pork rest in sauce before serving. Add water or more beer if pork starts drying out during braising. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: beer-braised, BBQ, pulled pork, sliders, party food, slow-cooked, homemade BBQ sauce

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