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                CROCK POT BBQ. SMOKED PORK BUTT SANDWICHES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12                                      (FOR THE TREE FARM CREW)

INGREDIENTS:

5-7-pound smoked pork butt

6 tablespoons brown sugar

3/4-teaspoon black pepper

1 onion, chopped

1 cup tomato paste

1/4-cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4-cup molasses

1/4- cup cider vinegar

1 (8oz) bottle root beer

1 (18oz) jar bbq. sauce

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 teaspoons cumin

12-14- soft sandwich buns

Garnish with red onion slices and dill pickle slices

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar and black pepper.

2.    Rub all over the meat.

3.    Combine 1/4-cup brown sugar, onion, and next 11 ingredients in the crock-pot.

4.    Add meat, turn to coat.

5.    Cover.

6.    Cook on high-heat for 1 hour.

7.    Reduce heat setting on low and cook for 6-8 hours.

8.    Remove meat; reserve sauce.

9.    Shred meat with 2 forks.

10. Return shredded meat to the cooker.

11. Stir into sauce.

12. Spoon sauce onto bottom half of the French bread slices.

13. Top with onion and pickles.

ENJOY DAN:                                                             BON-APPETITE!!