Roasted Pork Shoulder

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Rub roast well on all sides with liquid smoke.
3. 3
   Combine salt, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
4. 4
   Add 1 Tbs of the above mixture to the seasoned salt and sprinkle this mixture on all sides of roast---You may not need to use it all, use your own judgement.
5. 5
   Place roast in a large roasting pan or dutch oven---add the onion, water (pour around roast, not over it) and bay leaves.
6. 6
   Cover, place in oven and cook for 2 1/2- 3 hours, or until internal temperature of meat is 170 degrees F.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and pan-- let roast cool for a few minutes.
8. 8
   Slice meat or shred as for pulled pork (I usually do half sliced and half pulled).
9. 9
   Serve on bread or buns with your favorite BBQ sauce or coat bread or buns with mayonnaise.