The addition of Whisky to this slow cooker pulled pork recipe makes it a real adult treat.
We love hosting parties and get togethers with our friends. Whether it’s a quiet night in with some beers and board games, or a larger gathering around the BBQ late into the early hours, hosting a party as parents allows us a night of socializing and catching up with buddies whilst not worrying about the stress of finding a baby sitter last minute. This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is an easy party pleaser, that is also great value as well as delicious.
As well as entertaining, we both love cooking. Although I still love cooking as much as I did in my pre-parenthood days, I just do not have the time that I used to for slaving over a pot on a dish for the evening. This is where my super simple, juicy and flavoursome pulled pork comes in. Pop everything in the slow cooker in the morning and by party time you’ll have a pot full of goodness for your guests to help themselves too.
We served ours in mini Brioche Sliders and topped with Homemade Crackling (made from the fat stripped from the joints in the recipe, making this a no waste feast). This would be great as an extra topping to any burger, such as our “Snap Crackle and Pop Turkey Burgers”.
If making for yourself, the pulled pork keeps amazingly well once cooked and can be enjoyed hot or cold for several days after. It can also be portioned down and frozen to be enjoyed another day (simply defrost in the fridge overnight). For this recipe I have used roughly 2kg of pork, but you can make this with a larger or smaller joint (it may just take a little more or less time in the slow cooker; but the beauty of pulled pork is that you can’t really overcook it).
Tip: If possible, prepare the pork the evening before and marinate in the fridge overnight. This way the flavours have more time to develop (however, it is still scrumptious if made from scratch on the day)
Easy Whiskey Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Juicy Pork that falls apart, with little effort and a naughty twist
Ingredients
- 2 kg Pork Shoulder Joint, (between 2-2.5 kg will serve 6 people)
- 2 medium onions, (finely sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves, (finely chopped)
- 240 ml chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 ml whisky, (or bourbon)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 480 ml BBQ Sauce, Optional
Instructions
- Remove the fat from the pork joint. If desired, this can be kept and made into pork crackling to serve with the finished pulled pork.
- Combine all the spices and the honey into a bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the surfaces of the pork until covered.
- Cover the bottom of the slow cooker with the shredded onions and add the garlic. Pop the marinated pork on top of this and add the chicken stock.
- Slow cook the pork (6-8 hours on high, 8-10 hours on low). When the pork is ready, it should easily shred when stroked with a fork.
- Remove the pork and shred with 2 forks. Seive the oniony-pork stock from the slow cooker, and add the onions in with the shredded pork.
- Optional: Add a bottle (480mof BBQ sauce to the pork and mix thoroughly.
- Serve immediately, or return to the slow cooker and keep on low (or a keep warm function until required).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving:Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Pressure Cooker Owners: This recipe can be carried out in the pressure cooker instead of in the slow cooker in a fraction of the time (for one of those last-minute parties that sneaks up on you!). Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes, followed by a natural release of 10 minutes.
Do you have your own hit blend of spices for pulled pork? Or your own go-to party dish? Let us know in the comments, or tag us on social media (@mamamakesdo) so we can see your tasty creations.
Ella @ Typical Mummy says
I’ve been looking for a good pulled pork recipe and this one sounds fab! Thanks!
Charlotte Cook says
Thank you! Love a slow cooker pulled pork - pop it in and get on with my day haha
Marie says
I’ve recently started using my slow cooker for everything as it’s so easy to prep in the morning and dish up after work. I’ll definitely be trying this.
Charlotte Cook says
I love the smell of the slow cooker after being out all day; especially then not needing to cook
Treasure Every Moment says
I've never thought of making my own pulled pork before, but my husband loves it so should certainly give this a go!
Charlotte Cook says
Let me know how you get on! Works out so much cheaper than buying it, and half the fun is tweaking to make your own "secret blend" of spices
Mandi Morrison says
I had whiskey pulled pork from a street market once and it was so good. I would love to try and recreate this myself!
Charlotte Cook says
Let me know how you get on 😀
Lyndsey O'Halloran says
I love pulled pork and this looks absolutely delicious. I like the whiskey twist too.
Charlotte Cook says
Thank you. I love using up the leftovers, goes well with almost anything
Tracey Kifford says
Oh good Lord that looks AMAZING! Now I know what to do for dinner tomorrow ... shall go shopping this evening!
Charlotte Cook says
You'll have to let me know how it went!
Jenni says
I love pulled pork. My mouth is watering just reading this. Will have to try adding whiskey next time.
Charlotte Cook says
I'm quite taken with popping whiskey in my beef dishes too atm 😀
Frankie says
I love pulled pork and this looks delicious. Although, I don't actually like Whisky but I might give as it may taste different in a recipe rather than neat.
Charlotte Cook says
I'm not overly fond of whiskey as a drink, adds a sweetness to this dish though
Tiffany says
Omg that looks really nice and delicious! I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing ♥️ ♥️ Let me know if you are interested in doing collabs! xx
Charlotte Cook says
Let me know how it goes!
katie says
This sounds UNREAL, I'll be giving it a try asap!!
Katie xoxo
Charlotte Cook says
Awesome, look forward to hearing how it turns out!