Recipe: Barbecued Pork Southern Style (using pork shoulder roast)

BARBECUED PORK SOUTHERN STYLE

1 pork shoulder roast*
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/3 cup cider vinegar*
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste*
1 cup water

In a heavy skillet, brown the roast on all sides in a small amount of oil. Place the roast in a heavy, oven-safe pan with tight fitting lid or a pan that you can seal with aluminum foil.

Place the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute; pour mixture over the roast. Cover tightly.

Place the roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven and bake for about 35-45 minutes per pound. Baste several times with the juices in the pan. Remove the roast and allow to cool slightly.

Slice the roast into bite-sized thin pieces.

*For spicier meat, add additional hot pepper sauce and a few drops of vinegar.

Serving Ideas: Serve with cornbread, baked beans, and coleslaw.

*Pork roast of about 3 pounds or more. You may double the sauce recipe if cooking a large roast.

Makes 10 servings
Source: Jo Anne Merrill
From: Bill,DC - 12-08-97