Mystic Seaport Carolina BBQ Recipe

Name: Mystic Seaport Carolina BBQ
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 -8 lb) pork roast (loin shoulder or butt); 3 ½ cups cider vinegar; 3 cups ketchup; 1 ¾ cups Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke; ½ cup honey; 4 medium onions, chopped; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground; 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce; 8 garlic cloves, halved; cayenne pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (4 -8 lb) pork roast (loin shoulder or butt)
3 ½ cups cider vinegar
3 cups ketchup
1 ¾ cups Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
½ cup honey
4 medium onions, chopped
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
8 garlic cloves, halved
cayenne pepper, to taste

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SAUCE:.
2
Place liquid ingredients in large pot and heat slowly almost to boiling.
3
Add onions and dry ingredients, stirring constantly until well blended.
4
Cover, lower heat and simmer 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Sauce may be used as a marinade for other meats or as a condiment since it freezes well.
6
PORK ROAST:.
7
Place pork roast in large glass dish and partially cover with about a quarter of the sauce.
8
Cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning roast several times.
9
Preheat oven to 300.
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Place pork and sauce in a roasting pan.
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Cover and cook for approximately 45 minutes per pound or until roast reaches an internal temperature of 170 taking care to baste frequently.
12
To serve, chop or shred the roast and mix with several cups of remaining BBQ sauce until it is the consistency that you prefer.

889

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 -8 lb) pork roast (loin shoulder or butt), 3 ½ cups cider vinegar, 3 cups ketchup, 1 ¾ cups Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Mystic Seaport Carolina BBQ falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mystic Seaport Carolina BBQ

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