Suzy'S Hoppin' Oven Pork Barbecue Recipe

Name: Suzy'S Hoppin' Oven Pork Barbecue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: one (5 - 7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more,; to season; 3 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons sweet, smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried, ground chipotle; chili pepper; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Servings: persons

one (5 - 7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more,
to season
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet, smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried, ground chipotle
chili pepper
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 cup water
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

1
Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Place in a very large ziplock bag or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours.
2
In a saucepan over medium heat combine the vinegar, sugar, paprika, chipotle pepper, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow sauce to cool to room temperature. Pour sauce into a bowl and refrigerate overnight night. Divide sauce. Use one half for mopping pork and reserve one half for serving.
3
Remove pork from refrigerator one hour prior to roasting. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place pork in a roasting pan and pour in the water and liquid smoke. Place pork in oven and roast for one hour. After one hour, remove pork from oven and brush both sides with sauce. Continue roasting, turning and brushing with sauce and accumulated pan juices every hour for a total of 7 hours. After 7 hours, raise heat to 300 degrees. Turn pork fat side up, brush with sauce and roast until brown and crusty, about 1 additional hour.
4
Remove pork from oven, tent with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
5
Pork may be sliced and drizzled with sauce or chopped, tossed with sauce and served on buns.

191

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: one (5 - 7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more,, to season, 3 teaspoons ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Suzy'S Hoppin' Oven Pork Barbecue falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Suzy'S Hoppin' Oven Pork Barbecue

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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