BEST-IN-THE-SOUTH PULLED PORK SANDWICHES*

2 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. cumin
4  lb. pork butt roast
3/4 c. white vinegar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 pkg. kaiser rolls

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Place chopped onions in the bottom of a heavy pot or a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin. Rub over all sides of roast. Place roast on top of onions. 

In another small bowl, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes, sugar, dry mustard, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix well. Drizzle about 1/3 of the vinegar mix over the roast, and set aside the remaining mixture.

Cover, and cook for 2 hours. Turn heat back to 200 degrees, and cook for an additional 4-6 hours. Drizzle another 1/3 c. of the vinegar mixture over the roast during the last 1/2 hour of cooking time.

Remove meat from pot, and pour out all but about 1- 1 1/2 cups of the remaining juices. Try not to lose too much of the chopped onion. Using 2 forks, shred the pork, taking care to remove all fatty pieces. Return meat to pot, and add the remaining vinegar mix. Stir to combine. Add BBQ sauce and stir again. Serve immediately on kaiser rolls with the cole slaw, if desired.


*Allow yourself enough time to prepare this recipe!

TANGY SPUDS

5-6  potatoes, depending on size if very small
1/2 c. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. honey
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Peel potatoes and cut each into 6 to 8 chunks. Cover potatoes with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Drain and return to pan. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, combine mustard, honey, and thyme. Stir to mix well. Pour sauce over potatoes and toss until evenly coated. 

Spray a casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Add potatoes, and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.