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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Crockpot Pork with Pineapple Simply Spicy Sliders

Domino Ireland of Raleigh won first place at the 2015 NC State Fair with this winning recipe in the NC Pork Council Tar Heel Pork Challenge.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 7 hours; 20 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: pork

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Ingredients

3
lbs. country style pork ribs, trimmed (short ribs or cut shoulder can be used)
1
Tbsp. salt
1
Tbsp. pepper
1
Tbsp. onion powder
1
cup apple sauce
3
oz. Texas Pete hot sauce
16
oz. jar of Lillie’s Q Carolina Sauce
2
shots of bourbon, divided, optional
20
cloves of garlic, each cut in half
Brioche or potato rolls (Brioche were used in the winning recipe)
3
pineapple rings, halved

Directions

Set your crockpot on low. Rinse off and pat dry the ribs. Rub the meat with salt, pepper and onion powder. Drink a shot of bourbon, optional. In a large bowl, whisk together all the remaining ingredients except the garlic. Place the ribs in the crockpot and pour the bowl mixture over them. Throw in the garlic and let it cook on low for 7 hours. Separate the meat using a fork. Put on a roll, top with half a pineapple ring and enjoy.

Note: try with caramelized onions, slaw or different cheese for added variations.

 
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