North Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches

• lbs boneless pork shoulder↗4 -6
• cups cider vinegar↗2
• cup packed brown sugar1⁄4
• tablespoon red pepper flakes↗1
• tablespoon Worcestershire sauce↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• hot pepper sauce, to taste↗
• hamburger buns, split and toasted↗10 -12
• Coleslaw (optional)
• cups wood chips (use hickory or oak chips for the best flavor)4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In medium bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and hot pepper sauce. Divide sauce into two portions; set aside.

2. 2

   At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover; drain before using. Rub meat with salt and black pepper. In a charcoal grill with a cover, place preheated coals around a drip pan for medium indirect heat. Add 1/2 inch hot water to drip pan. Sprinkle half of the drained wood chips over the coals. Place meat on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill about 4 hours or until meat is very tender. Add more preheated coals (use a hibachi or a metal chimney starter to preheat coals), wood chips and hot water every 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat from grill; cover with foil and let stand for 20-30 minutes. Using a fork, shred meat into long, thin strands. Pour sauce over shredded meat; toss to coat. Serve on toasted buns. If desired, top meat with coleslaw. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

3. 3

   * Note: For gas grills, preheat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the food is not necessary.