Shredded Barbecued Beef

Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 lbs chuck roast
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 3/4 cups catsup
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 -2 minced garlic clove

Recipe

• 1 combine the beef, brown sugar, vinegar and water in 6 quart cast iron or other heavy ovenproof pot.
• 2 bake at 375°f for 3 hours.
• 3 remove from oven; cool.
• 4 remove all fat and any bones.
• 5 shred beef; return to pot.
• 6 add mixture of catsup, mustard, onion and garlic; stir to blend.
• 7 reduce oven temperature to 300°f and cook, covered, for up to 4 hours.
• 8 stir every half hour, adding more water/ catsup to keep moistened.
• 9 serve on buns with the onion and cheese.
• 10 yield: 12-14 servings.