North Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 5 – 5 1/2-lb boneless pork shoulder roast
- 2 c cider vinegar
- 1/4 c packed brown sugar
- 1 T red pepper flakes
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1 t salt
- Hot pepper sauce to taste
- 10 to 12 hamburger buns spit and toasted
- Coleslaw optional
- 4 c wood chips use hickory or oak chips for the best flavor
Instructions
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.
Pork:
- Note: At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover; drain before using.
- Rub meat with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium 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.
- 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.