DR SPICY BBQ PORK

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I served this at my son's graduation party and kept it warm in a slow cooker after roasting it in the oven. The pork is superb by itself or piled high on rolls. For a classic combo, serve it with warm biscuits and coleslaw. -Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cans (12 ounces each) Dr Pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce
Optional: French-fried onions, biscuits and deli coleslaw

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle roast with garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub with chipotle peppers. Place in a Dutch oven. Top with sweet onion; sprinkle with brown sugar. Pour Dr Pepper around roast. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 4 to 4-1/2 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving onion; skim fat from juices., Shred pork with 2 forks. Return juices, onion and pork to Dutch oven. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. If desired, sprinkle with french-fried onions and serve with biscuits and coleslaw., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.