WINE & FOOD AFFAIR RECIPES

Lunch


Truett Hurst Zin Smoked Pork Sliders

Truett Hurst Winery

113 Mill Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
truetthurst.com

  • RECIPE YEAR: 2018
  • RECIPE BY: BBQ Smokehouse Bistro, Jimtown Store
  • YIELD: Serves 10
  • PAIRS WELL WITH: Red Rooster

These smoked pork sliders are worth the effort. The Truett Hurst Red Rooster Zin adds a distinct raspberry and blackberry flavor to the sauce, a characteristic of the grapes grown in the Dry Creek Valley of California. The additional layer of a lightly seasoned coleslaw makes this a perfectly balanced main course for lunch or dinner.

Smoked Pork Shoulder and BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 5 pounds bone-in pork shoulder
  • 1/3 cup Jimtown Store grill rub
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Truett Hurst Red Rooster Zinfandel
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup pork stock (recipe below)
  • 1/3 cup tart dried cherries
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
To prepare the pork shoulder, prepare a home smoker (such as a Masterbuilt) according to the manufacturer's instructions using the wood chip flavor of your choice. Coat the pork shoulder with the Jimtown Store grill rub and place on the middle rack of the smoker. Place a pan of water on the rack under the pork shoulder while it is smoking to catch all of the drippings to use for making a simple smoky pork stock. Smoke at 200°F for 8 hours.  

When the pork is done, shred the meat immediately. Refrigerate the pan drippings and when the fat solidifies, remove and discard the fat. Transfer the pan juices to a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Reserve for making the BBQ sauce.

To prepare the BBQ sauce, in a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to caramelize. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in the pomegranate juice and pork stock, then add the dried cherries and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. This will happen when the sauce has reduced to 1 1/4 cups.  

In a large bowl, combine the BBQ sauce with the pulled pork in a ratio of 1 1/2 liquid ounces to 1/2 cup pulled pork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Coleslaw and Serving

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Slider buns for serving
Directions:
To prepare the coleslaw, in a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbages and the carrots. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery seeds, salt and pepper until emulsified. Add dressing to taste to the bowl with the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

To serve, place the pulled pork on the slider bun bottoms and add a layer of coleslaw. Close with the bun tops and serve.

Truett Hurst Winery

113 Mill Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
truetthurst.com