Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork
Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork pairs tender, slow-cooked pork with a mellow sweetness from brown sugar and a tangy lift of apple cider vinegar. A splash of bourbon deepens the flavor while crumbled bacon adds smoky crunch and richness. Serve it piled on buns or over mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner or game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over all sides of the pork loin for 1 minute. Place the pork in a slow cooker.
- 2
Stir together the brown sugar, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, then pour over the pork loin. Close the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on Low until the pork is tender, 8 to 10 hours. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Combine with the bacon.
- Calories 345.17 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 25.59 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 32.95 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.1 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.66 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 75.97 mg High 25%
- Sodium 99.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 26.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 442.26 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 1.88 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 8 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, and Bourbon. Each serving provides about 345.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Bourbon, Brown Sugar. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork?
- About 8 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork healthy?
- Bourbon Bacon Pulled Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 345.17 calories and 25.59 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.66 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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