North Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches

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Cooking this roast long and slow makes for a tasty, tender sandwich. Top the sandwich with some coleslaw for a crunchy, cool contrast. Have your favorite side dishes and some cold watermelon for dessert.

Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast

  • 2 cups cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 dash Hot pepper sauce, to taste

  • 12 hamburger buns, split and toasted

  • 1 (10 ounce) package Coleslaw

  • 4 cups wood chips (use hickory or oak chips for the best flavor)

Directions

  1. BBQ Sauce: In medium bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and hot pepper sauce. Divide sauce into two portions; set aside.

  2. Pulled Pork: At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover; drain before using. Rub meat with salt and black pepper. In a charcoal grill with a cover, place preheated coals around a drip pan for medium indirect heat. Add 1/2 inch hot water to drip pan. Sprinkle half of the drained wood chips over the coals. Place meat on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill about 4 hours or until meat is very tender. Add more preheated coals (use a hibachi or a metal chimney starter to preheat coals), wood chips and hot water every 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  3. Remove meat from grill; cover with foil and let stand for 20-30 minutes. Using a fork, shred meat into long, thin strands. Pour sauce over shredded meat; toss to coat. Serve on toasted buns. If desired, top meat with coleslaw. Serve remaining sauce on the side. * Note: For gas grills, preheat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the food is not necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476 Calories
21g Fat
36g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 613mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 549mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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