Take your burgers up a notch with pulled pork and patties made with Budweiser and Smithfield.
Pulled Pork:
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¼ cup BBQ seasoning blend
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3/4 cup Budweiser Beer (1/2 can)
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1 1/2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
Bud-Razz Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
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1 (12-oz.) jar seedless raspberry jam
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3/4 cup Budweiser Beer (1/2 can)
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Burgers:
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1 lb. 80% lean ground beef
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1/4 cup Budweiser Beer
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2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning blend
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6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
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6 sandwich buns with sesame seeds, toasted
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6 slices Smithfield® Peppered Bacon, cooked crisp and drained
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6 dill pickle planks
Directions:
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To make Pulled Pork, remove net from roast. Rub favorite BBQ seasoning all around the pork and place in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour beer and liquid smoke around sides. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours (High: 4 to 5 hours).
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Remove pork from slow cooker with tongs and place in large container. Use tongs, 2 forks or fingers to shred pork. Set aside 2 cups of pork. Add liquid from slow cooker to remaining pulled pork for desired moistness. Cover and refrigerate or freeze for another use.
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To make Bud-Razz Chipotle BBQ Sauce, combine all ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to aboil over medium-high heat; boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Gently stir ½ cup BBQ sauce into 2 cups pulled pork.
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To make Burgers, heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Gently combine ground pork,ground beef, beer, and favorite BBQ seasoning; form into 6 (1-inch thick) burgers. Grill 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Top each burger with slice of Cheddar cheese, let melt.
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Place burgers on bottom buns; spoon about 1/3 cup pulled pork with BBQ sauce onto each burger. Top each with 1 slice bacon and a dill pickle plank. If desired add more BBQ sauce, then close sandwich with top bun.
Makes: 6 burgers
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 1/2 hours