Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled Pork Sliders

Smoky, sweet and packed with barbecue flavor, these Pulled Pork Sliders start with a pork butt seasoned with Barrel & Spice Co. Cherry Chipotle, then wrapped with maple syrup, butter, Honey Pecan and apple juice for incredible moisture and flavor.

Once the pork is probe tender, shred it, mix the wrap juices back in, and pile it onto slider buns with your favorite toppings. These are perfect for game day, backyard parties, family dinners or weekend smoking sessions.

Yield: 12–16 sliders
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 hours
Rest Time: 30–45 minutes
Total Time: 9–11 hours

Ingredients

• 1 pork butt
• Barrel & Spice Co. Cherry Chipotle
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 stick butter, sliced
• Barrel & Spice Co. Honey Pecan
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• Slider buns
• Your choice of toppings
• BBQ sauce, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
2. Season the pork butt generously with Cherry Chipotle.
3. Place the pork butt in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165–170°F.
4. Remove the pork and place it on foil or butcher paper.
5. Pour 1/4 cup maple syrup over the top.
6. Add the sliced stick of butter over the pork.
7. Sprinkle with Honey Pecan.
8. Add 1/4 cup apple juice to the wrap.
9. Wrap tightly and return the pork to the smoker.
10. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 205–208°F, or until the pork is probe tender.
11. Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 30–45 minutes.
12. Shred the pork and mix in the juices from the wrap to rehydrate the meat.
13. Sauce if desired.
14. Build the sliders on buns with your favorite toppings and serve.

Topping Ideas

These sliders go great with:

• Coleslaw
• Pickles
• Sliced red onion
• Jalapeños
• BBQ sauce
• Extra Honey Pecan for a sweet finishing touch

Chef Tip

Don’t throw away the wrap juices. Mixing them back into the shredded pork gives you a juicier, more flavorful pulled pork.

Smoky. Sweet. Juicy. Crowd-Pleasing.