July 8, 2025
INGREDIENTS
Pork
4 lbs lean pork shoulder or loin
1 cup Spicy Vines Original Blend
¼ onion, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp liquid smoke
½ cup water
BBQ Sauce
7½ cups Spicy Vines Original Blend
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp crushed garlic
1 tsp crushed pepper
2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
½ cup bacon fat
½ cup apple cider vinegar
18 oz organic tomato paste
2 tbsp liquid aminos
5 tsp BBQ smokehouse seasoning
12 oz water
½ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
¼ can beer (add more to thin if needed)
Beet Slaw
½ head cabbage, shredded
3 cooked beets, shaved (or pre-cooked beets from Trader Joe’s)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup Spicy Vines Original Blend
¼ cup fresh dill
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
⅓ cup organic unprocessed sugar
A bold, wine-soaked take on a Southern classic
Hey y’all, ready to fire up your Fourth of July or backyard cookout with something unexpected and wildly flavorful? Meet our Spiced Texas Pulled Pork Sliders—a crowd-pleasing recipe from one of our very own spicy vixens, Jessica Choate, who fused her Texas roots, Cali sensibilities, and Spicy Vines love into one unforgettable bite.
This slow-cooked pork shoulder is simmered in Original Blend, slathered in a homemade wine-based BBQ sauce, and finished with a tangy beet slaw, all stacked inside pillowy Hawaiian rolls.
Trust us, this dish will be the hit of your summer table.
Why It Works with Original Blend
– Infused in every layer – from the pork braise to the slaw and the BBQ sauce.
– Spiced notes of clove, cinnamon, and fruit bring out the smoky-sweet in the meat.
– Great with grilled favorites and summer sides.
Spiced Texas Pulled Pork Sliders
Yield: 24 sliders
Cook Time: 12 hours (slow cook)
Prep Time: ~1 hour + overnight sauce cool
Paired Wine: Spicy Vines Original Blend Spiced Red Wine
Instructions for Pork:
Place onions in crockpot. Add pork (fat-side down), pour remaining ingredients over top. Cover and cook on LOW for 12 hours.
Instructions for BBQ Sauce:
Melt bacon fat in saucepan. Add onion and garlic, then stir in tomato paste, wine, vinegar, water, seasonings. Whisk in sugar and beer. Simmer briefly, then chill overnight. Reheat and adjust with more beer before serving.
Instructions for Beef Slaw:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Let marinate at least 30 minutes.
Assembly
– Cut Hawaiian rolls in half.
– Add a spoonful of pulled pork, slaw, and a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce.
– Serve warm with summer sides like fresh fruit, grilled corn, or greens.
Pro Tips
– Cook pork the day before for easy prep. Reheat gently before serving.
– Double the slaw—it’s great on the side or over burgers.
– Try to use a fatty cut of pork for tenderness and flavor.
– Want it spicier? Add cayenne or chipotle to the BBQ sauce.
The Fireworks-Ready Sandwich
Sweet, smoky, tangy, and kissed with wine—these Spiced Texas Pulled Pork Sliders are what summer celebrations are all about. Make a big batch, pour yourself a glass of Original Blend, and let the flavors do the talking.
