Mother’s Barbecued Pork Sandwiches

Name: Mother's Barbecued Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 16 hamburger buns, split

"THESE delicious sandwiches taste even better if the pork is prepared a day ahead for the flavors to blend. We welcomed Mother's pork sandwiches for any occasion, but especially for our birthday celebration. We never wanted Mother to change that menu!"

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
16 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the meat, onions, chili powder, salt if desired, water, ketchup and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 4 hours or until the meat is tender.
Skim off the excess fat. With a slotted spoon, remove meat, reserving cooking liquid. Shred the meat with two forks. Return to the cooking liquid and heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Cool pork mixture and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns.

If Cooking for Two: Freeze in serving-size portions to have a quick and easy meal.