Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Honey Barbecue Sauce
R ecipe courtesy ofthe National Honey B oard Servings: 8-10 Pork Rub:
•1/4 cup sugar
•1 table spoon chili powder
•2 teaspoons paprika
•11/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
•11/2 teaspoons garlic powder
•11/4 teaspoons onion powder
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon ground cum in
•1 teaspoon pepper
•1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (4 pounds)
•2 cups hickory chips
•1 cup water
•11/2 cups barbecue sauce
•11/2 cups honey
•1 cup ketchup
•8-10 rolls
•ch opp edj al ape no peppers( optional)
•chopped onion( optional)
•chopped pickles ( optional)
To make Pork Rub: Stir together sugar, chili powder, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Massage Pork Rub over surface of pork and let stand 30 minutes.
Soak hickory chips in water; drain well. Wrap chips in foil; punch holes in foil and place on top of gas grill set on high. When chips begin to smoke, place pork on grill and cook until well browned on all sides with lid closed, about 30-45 minutes. Heat oven to 300˚ F.
Remove pork from grill and place in turkey-size oven bag set in large, shallow baking dish. Add water and seal well; pierce bag several times with small knife. Cook 3-3 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender and pork bone can be removed easily. Remove from oven. Remove bone and set aside until cool enough to handle.
Shred meat into small pieces, removing fat. Add juices from cooking bag, skimming off excess fat.
In separate saucepan, stir together barbecue sauce, honey and ketchup, cooking until hot and honey has dissolved. Stir most of sauce into shredded pork and mix well.
Serve on rolls and drizzle with remaining sauce. Top with jalapenos, onions and pickles, if desired.
To make bruschetta: Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters or eighths, if large. Place in small mixing bowl. Stir in garlic, basil and olive oil, and season with salt, to taste.
Scoop hummus out of container and swirl onto serving plate. Top with bruschetta and drizzle with touch of olive oil, if desired. Serve with fresh vegetables or pita chips.