The Ultimate Comfort Food: BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

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Welcome to a flavor-packed journey with our BBQ Pulled Pork Burger. This isn't your ordinary burger; it's a towering creation of slow-cooked, tender pulled pork, smothered in tangy BBQ sauce and rich, gooey beer cheese, all topped off with a crisp, refreshing coleslaw.



Ingredients:

For the Pulled Pork:

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

For the Beer Cheese:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup beer (lager or ale recommended)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Coleslaw:

  • 2 cups shredded mixed cabbage (green and purple)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional:

  • 4 hamburger buns, toasted
  • Additional barbecue sauce for topping

Instructions:

  1. Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  2. Place the pork in a slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  3. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix with the cooking juices.
  4. For the beer cheese, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beer until smooth. Add cheese and stir until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. For the coleslaw, combine cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  6. To assemble the burgers, place a generous amount of pulled pork on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Drizzle with beer cheese and top with coleslaw. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.

The secret to this burger's irresistible allure lies in the balance of textures and tastes. The pulled pork, cooked to perfection, melds with the homemade beer cheese for a creamy, robust flavor that complements the sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. And when it comes to crunch, the fresh coleslaw adds just the right amount of crispness to contrast the savory meat and cheese.

Whether you're looking to impress at a cookout or simply treat yourself to a decadent meal, this BBQ Pulled Pork Burger hits all the right notes. It's a symphony of flavors that come together to create a burger experience like no other. So fire up your slow cooker and get ready to build a burger that will be the talk of the table.

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