Slow-Cooked Jack Daniel's Pulled Pork

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Slow-Cooked Jack Daniel's Pulled Pork

Indulge in tender, flavorful Slow-Cooked Jack Daniel's Pulled Pork, featuring juicy pork shoulder, aromatic banana shallots, and savory garlic. Perfect for family gatherings or game days!

1058 kcal /serving 5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low Serves 4 Easy American

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '800g skinless, boneless pork shoulder, diced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g banana shallots, finely chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 bulb of garlic, cloves separated and grated'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '190ml sweet teriyaki sauce'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp tomato chutney'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200g dark muscovado sugar'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 x 435g can of pineapple rings in syrup'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '5 tbsp maple syrup'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp cider vinegar'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': "100ml Jack Daniel's"}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

  1. Dice the pork shoulder into chunks.
  2. Finely chop the banana shallots and grate the garlic and ginger.
  3. Open the can of pineapple rings, reserving the syrup.

Cooking

  1. Place the pork, shallots, garlic, ginger, teriyaki sauce, tomato chutney, muscovado sugar, pineapple rings with syrup, maple syrup, cider vinegar, Jack Daniel's, salt, and pepper into a slow cooker.
  2. Add 300ml of water, mix well, and cover.
  3. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender.
  4. Remove the pork and shred it with two forks.
  5. Transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
  6. Mash the pineapple slightly with a fork.
  7. Combine the sauce with the shredded pork.

Plating & Serving

  1. Serve the pulled pork on top of burgers or loaded fries.
  2. For loaded fries, top with sliced red onion, drained sweetcorn, and a drizzle of mustard mayo.

Notes

For loaded fries, prepare French fries by cutting potatoes into sticks, boiling, and double frying at 130°C (265°F (129°C)) and 180°C (350°F (175°C)) for a crispy finish.

Suggested Sides

French fries burger buns

Nutrition per Serving

1058 Calories
41.4g Protein 35% DV
130.0g Carbs 44% DV
36.4g Fat 47% DV
4.4g Fiber 12% DV
108.4g Sugars
2387mg Sodium 159% DV
142mg Cholesterol 40% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free No Oil Added

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Equipment Slow Cooker, Saucepan
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags pork, American, slow-cook