Barbecue and skiing? You betcha. After slaloming your way through Telluride, treat yourself to a hearty meal at Fat Alley, a traditional Southern Barbecue joint right in the center of town. From pulled pork sandwiches to po’ boys and fried okra, this place is the real deal, complete with plenty of bourbons to warm you up. Here is how to make the perfect Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
The Pulled Pork Sandwich is a classic favorite with tender, flavorful shredded pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and a soft bun. It’s a mouthwatering delight for meat lovers, perfect with or without additional toppings.
Patience and a slow cooker are the keys to this tasty sandwich. Eight hours is a long time to wait, but we promise every bite will be worth it.
Serves 8–12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
Ingredients
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup tomato paste
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons Kosher salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
3 lb pork shoulder, skin, and excess fat removed
12 potato rolls
Procedure
Place everything, except the pork, into the slow cooker. Stir until combined. Add the pork, cover, and allow to cook for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and pulls away from the bone.
When the pork is cool enough to handle, remove it from the slow cooker and shred meat from the bone using a fork. Return pork to the slower cooker and stir with sauce. Serve heaping portions on potato rolls.
Kitchen gadgets: Barbecue tools
These three gadgets will help you recreate our Fat Alley meal with ease.
All-Clad 6.5 qt Slow Cooker: Low and slow is the name of the game when it comes to barbecue. ($179.95; www.crateandbarrel.com)
Lodge Logic Deep Skillet: This cast-iron skillet is perfect for frying. ($33.95; www.lodgemfg.com)
Fat Alley Hot Sauce: OK, it is not really a gadget, but Fat Alley’s own hot sauce will guarantee your meal will taste authentic. ($4.95; www.fatalleysauceco.com)
