PORK BBQ SANDWICHES

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Pork BBQ is a favorite in this region, and our chef developed this tasty version. The meat is very tender, and caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness.-Julie Fella, Skaneateles, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (about 4 pounds)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped celery
1/3 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon ketchup
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
16 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring the pork roast, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until the meat is very tender. , Remove meat and let stand until cool enough to handle. Discard bone; shred the meat with two forks. Skim fat from pan juices. Stir in the celery, steak sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, chili sauce, ketchup and shredded pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a large skillet, cook onions and sugar in oil and butter over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Serve pork and onions on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.