Making Barbequed Pork With Leftover Pork Roast : Chef Tips & Recipes

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Ketchup is more affordable and can mimic the sweetness.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are less expensive and lower in fat.

Heat a heavy pan over medium temperature.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.

Add 1 large chopped Vidalia onion and stir to caramelize.

Add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger, stir for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Pour in 2 cups of root beer and 2 cups of ketchup, stirring well.

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of molasses, bring to a simmer.

Let the sauce reduce by 50%.

Once reduced, add the leftover pork roast to the sauce.

Cook for another 10-15 minutes to heat through and combine flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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