Classic Sweet and Smokey Pulled Pork Sandwich

This pulled pork sandwich is simply and classic. Tender pork is tossed in a sweet and saucy BBQ sauce. Pair with your favorite BBQ sides and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

PULLED PORK

• 2 lbs Pork Butt
• ¼ Cup Yellow Mustard
• 3 Tbsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
• 1 ½ tsp Smokey Bacon Sea Salt
• 2 Tbsp Maple-Wood Smoked Bacon Infused Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp Bourbon
• ¾ Cup Chicken Stock
• Toasted Hamburger Buns, to serve
• Pickle Slices, to serve

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 Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
• 1 tsp Smokey Bacon Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut pork shoulder into 3-4 inch sections. Rub pork shoulder in mustard, rub, and salt. Let sit for 1 hour up to 24 hours.

2. In a large dutch oven over high heat add oil. Working in batches sear pork.

3. Add all the pork back into the pot and add the bourbon and chicken stock.

4. Set the oven to 300F and cook until pork shreds easily with a fork, about 3-4 hours.

5. To make the BBQ sauce heat a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and let simmer on medium low for at 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Shred the pork and toss in 1 cup of BBQ sauce. Serve on a toasted bun with pickle slices and extra BBQ sauce. Enjoy!