Saturday, October 8, 2011

Country Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

Makes 18 sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 min.
Baking Time: 2 - 2 1/2 hrs.
Cooking Time: 16 - 20 min.

Ingredients
Pork
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
1 large (1 cup) onion, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 cup water

Sauce1/2 cup butter
1 (24-ounce) bottle (3 cups) ketchup
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Buns
18 hamburger buns

Preheat oven to 325°F.

1) Place pork roast in roasting pan. Sprinkle with onion and garlic. Add water.

2) Cover and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until roast shreds easily with fork. Remove from pan. Shred roast into small pieces with forks; discard fat. Keep warm.

3) In a 4-quart saucepan, combine sauce ingredients: butter, ketchup, chili powder, brown sugar, pepper, country-style Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cider vinegar.

4) Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes.

5) Stir in shredded pork. Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, until heated through.  Serve pork mixture on hamburger buns.

Make Ahead and Take Along:
Prepare pork roast as directed. Place shredded pork in resealable plastic food bags. Prepare sauce as directed. Place in resealable food containers. Pack in coolers to transport.

To reheat, place pork in slow cooker; stir in sauce. Cook on Low heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or until heated through.

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