If you're serving this pork at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker. Stir in water, a little at a time, if the mixture gets too thic...
Maple-Barbecue Pork Sandwiches
If you're serving this pork at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker. Stir in water, a little at a time, if the mixture gets too thick. —Sharlene Heatwole, McDowell, Virginia
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours
Makes
10 servings
Ingredients
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 hamburger buns, split
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork in a large roasting pan; brush with vinegar. Add 1/2-in. water to pan. Cover and bake, until tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks.
In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, syrup, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve on buns.
