Canola oil for cooking (optional)
1 - 2 lb (500g to 1kg) pork shoulder, country-style ribs or tenderloin
2 cups (500ml) cooked red kidney beans, or a 19oz (540ml) can, rinsed and drained
2 cups (500ml) cooked white kidney beans, or a 19oz (540ml) can, rinsed and drained
½ cup (125ml) ketchup (or tomato sauce/tomato chili sauce)
¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp (30ml) brown sugar
1 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15ml) grainy or yellow mustard
2 to 3 garlic cloves, crushed
A few shots of Tobasco (optional)
A splash of Liquid Smoke (optional)
¼ cup (60ml) barbecue sauce, or to taste (optional)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 to 8 hours (depending on cooking method)
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Will keep in refrigerator for 3- 4 days
METHOD
Optional flavour boost. If you want to boost flavour in the finished dish, heat a drizzle of oil in a heavy skillet set over medium-high heat and brown the meat on all sides before transferring it to a slow cooker or baking dish.
Cook. Add the meat and remaining ingredients (except the barbecue sauce) to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Alternately place the mixture in a covered dish in a 300°F oven for 4 to 4 ½ hours, until the pork falls apart when you poke it with a fork.
Stir in the BBQ sauce. Optional
Serve. Can be served as is, over rice or pearl barley, sloppy joe-style on soft buns or as a topping on a baked potato.