Memphis-Style Smoked Pork with Bourbon Sauce

For tenderness and flavor, the pork is marinated in a thin, vinegary, tangy-sweet sauce for 24 hours before being grilled in a smoker. Serve this main dish sandwich the traditional way, on rolls or buns topped with coleslaw and more Memphis-style sauce.


Memphis-Style Smoked Pork with Bourbon Sauce


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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  8-oz. can  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped onion (1 large)On Sale
  • 3/4  cup  bourbon or beef brothOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  cider vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  Worcestershire sauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  black pepperOn Sale
  •   Dash  bottled hot pepper sauceOn Sale
  • 1  4-1/2- to 5-lb.  boneless pork shoulder roastOn Sale
  • 6  to 8  hickory wood chunksOn Sale
  • 12    kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted (optional)On Sale
  •     Purchased coleslaw (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
For sauce, in a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, onion, bourbon, 1/3 cup of the vinegar, the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Reserve 1 cup of sauce; cover reserved sauce and chill until ready to serve.
2.
Trim fat from meat. Place meat in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, combine the remaining sauce and the remaining 1/3 cup vinegar. Pour over meat; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain meat, reserving marinade.
3.
At least 1 hour before smoke cooking, soak wood chunks in enough water to cover. Drain before using.
4.
In a smoker, arrange preheated coals, drained wood chunks, and water pan according to the manufacturer's directions. Pour water into pan. Place meat on the grill rack over water pan. Cover; smoke for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours or until meat is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers 160 degrees F. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade during the first 3 hours of smoking. Discard any remaining marinade. Add additional coals and water as needed to maintain temperature and moisture. Remove meat from smoker.
5.
Cover meat with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the reserved 1 cup sauce over medium heat until heated through. Slice meat and serve with sauce. If desired, serve on rolls or buns and top with coleslaw. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 354, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 1%, Iron 16%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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