Honey-Chipotle BBQ Pork

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (butt), trimmed
• 3 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
• 8 count Brioche buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the pork shoulder generously on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, honey, minced chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Place the seasoned pork into a slow cooker and pour the honey-chipotle sauce over the top, ensuring it is well coated.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or high for 5 to 6 hours) until the meat is fork-tender and falling apart.

5. 5

   Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board; shred the meat using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.

6. 6

   Skim the excess fat from the liquid remaining in the slow cooker, then toss the shredded pork back into the sauce to combine.

7. 7

   Toast the brioche buns lightly in a pan or oven until golden brown.

8. 8

   Heap a generous portion of the pork onto each bun and serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.