Carolina Pulled Pork

Name: Carolina Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 4 lbs boston butt (pork roast); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; SAUCE; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 lbs boston butt (pork roast)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
SAUCE
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1

Place boston butt pork roast in a dutch oven with enough water to come up to middle half of roast. Add salt and black pepper.
2

Boil covered on middle low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until flaky tender. Lift roast out of water onto a plate and allow to cool.
3

Shred or cut into small pieces resembling pulled pork. Put into a serving bowl and add sauce to one's own taste.
4

SAUCE: Mix ketchup, water, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire and red pepper flakes. Put in a small saucepan and boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool and use to season boston butt roast.
5

Serve with vegetables or serve in a sandwich bun.
6

Note: See recipe #310662 (coleslaw) and recipe #307995 (fried cornbread) for good suggested side dishes.