Carolina Pulled Pork - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 lbs boston butt (pork roast)
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    SAUCE
    1/2 cup ketchup
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    2 tablespoons vinegar
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation
    Place boston butt pork roast in a dutch oven with enough water to come up to middle half of roast. Add salt and black pepper.
    Boil covered on middle low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until flaky tender. Lift roast out of water onto a plate and allow to cool.
    Shred or cut into small pieces resembling pulled pork. Put into a serving bowl and add sauce to one's own taste.
    SAUCE: Mix ketchup, water, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire and red pepper flakes. Put in a small saucepan and boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool and use to season boston butt roast.
    Serve with vegetables or serve in a sandwich bun.
    Note: See recipe #310662 (coleslaw) and recipe #307995 (fried cornbread) for good suggested side dishes.

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