Description
Tender pork nuggets infused with spicy Fireball Whiskey flavor and coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for parties, game day, or casual dinners with bold whiskey and cinnamon notes.
Ingredients
2 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into nuggets
1/2 cup Fireball Whiskey
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
1–2 jalapeños, diced (optional)
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch nuggets, trimming excess fat for even cooking
2. In a large bowl, combine Fireball Whiskey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional brown sugar
3. Marinate pork nuggets in the whiskey mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor
4. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) or prepare slow cooker on low setting
5. Coat marinated nuggets in breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage
6. For oven method: Place on baking sheet and cook for 2-3 hours until tender
7. For slow cooker method: Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender
8. In saucepan, simmer remaining marinade with additional Fireball and BBQ sauce until thickened
9. Toss cooked nuggets with the reduced sauce before serving
10. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with dipping sauces
Notes
Choose pork shoulder with good marbling for best tenderness and flavor
Marinating time can be extended up to 24 hours for deeper whiskey flavor
Adjust spice level by adding or reducing jalapeños and hot sauce
Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated
Serve with ranch dressing, extra BBQ sauce, or honey mustard for dipping
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 nuggets
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg