Louisiana Bourbon BBQ Pork

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (butt)
• 0.5 cup Bourbon whiskey
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.33 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub it thoroughly with the Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Place the seasoned pork into the slow cooker and pour in the apple cider vinegar.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender enough to shred with a fork.

4. 4

   Remove the pork from the slow cooker, discard the excess liquid, and shred the meat into large chunks.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, whisk together the bourbon, molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and liquid smoke.

6. 6

   Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it thickens into a sticky glaze.

7. 7

   Toss the shredded pork with half of the bourbon glaze and spread it onto a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Broil the pork for 3-5 minutes until the edges are crispy, then serve with the remaining glaze.