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Elise Jesse’s Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sliders
Add a Review Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 6 hours
By Elise Jesse
Recipe by Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Published on Aug. 05, 2025 Jump to Recipe Save Saved Saving
These apple bourbon barbecue sliders are everything you want in a comfort food recipe as you transition into fall. Each bite packs a smoky, sweet, tangy punch and is dripping with melty cheese. This set-it-and-forget-it meal starts with a chuck roast slow-cooked to tender perfection in a bold barbecue sauce. After six hours of slow simmering, the meat practically falls apart. The sliders are brushed with gar