Pork Barbecue, North Carolina Style Recipe

Name: Pork Barbecue, North Carolina Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 lbs boston butt, roast, trimmed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup vinegar; ½ cup catsup; ½ cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Put roast in roasting pan.
2
Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well.
3
Pour mixture over roast.
4
Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 5-6 hours or until meat is very tender.
5
Remove from oven; let cool.
6
Skim fat from surface of sauce.
7
Remove roast from sauce.
8
Remove meat from bone and chop meat.
9
Return chopped meat to sauce in pan and stir well.
10
Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 lbs boston butt, roast, trimmed, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 ½ cups water, 1 cup vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pork Barbecue, North Carolina Style 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!

Pork Barbecue, North Carolina Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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