Carolina Barbecue (Slow Cooker)

Carolina Barbecue (Slow Cooker)

Courtesy of National Pork Board 20 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 2 Hr. Cook Time • Cole slaw and hush puppies
Ingredients
5 lbs. Boston butt roast
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. water
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
dash hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. chili powder

Directions:

1. Randomly pierce the surface of the roast with a sharp knife.

2. In a Dutch oven (large, oven proof, pot with cover), heat oil and brown roast on all sides.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.

4. Pour sauce over roast.

5. Bring to a boil, cover pot, then simmer on low for 2 hrs., until meat is very tender.

6. Slice or chop to serve.

* Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 260; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 105mg; Protein: 33g; Sodium: 160mg;

Wine Pairings:

Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône