North Carolina Pork Roast

This classic grilled roast features a fresh pork leg that makes about 25 servings.


North Carolina Pork Roast


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: makes about 25 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 15 to 20  pound  fresh pork legOn Sale
  • 8  cups  cider vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  packed brown sugar or 1/4 cup molassesOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  saltOn Sale
  • 1-1/2 to 2  teaspoons  crushed red pepper flakesOn Sale
  •     CharcoalOn Sale
  • 1 to 1-1/2  teaspoons  ground red pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
Trim excess fat from pork leg leaving about a 1/2-inch layer of fat. Arrange medium hot-coals around a drip pan in a large covered charcoal grill. Place a drip pan in center. Test for medium heat where the meat will cook. Place meat on the grill rack above the drip pan. (Add more coals as necessary during grilling. Plan on adding about 10 to 15 coals every 45 to 60 minutes.) Cover and grill for 5 to 6 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in the meatiest portion registers at least 170 degrees F.
2.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven combine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and ground red pepper. Bring to boiling.
3.
Cut or pull meat from bones and shred. Place meat in an extra-large mixing bowl. Pour boiling sauce over meat. Serve meat with juices. Serves 25.

Nutrition information
Calories 329, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 835 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 11%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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