Best 8 Grandmas Chopped Barbecue Recipes

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**Grandma's Chopped Barbecue: A Timeless Southern Dish with a Twist**

In the realm of Southern cuisine, few dishes hold a more cherished place than Grandma's Chopped Barbecue. This iconic dish is a symphony of smoky, tender meat, tangy sauce, and perfectly seasoned sides, all coming together to create a culinary experience that is both comforting and unforgettable.

This article presents a collection of recipes that capture the essence of Grandma's Chopped Barbecue while offering unique twists and variations to suit every taste. From the classic pork shoulder barbecue to the mouthwatering chicken and brisket renditions, these recipes provide a roadmap to creating a barbecue feast that will impress family and friends alike.

The recipes included in this article cover a range of cooking methods, ensuring that barbecue enthusiasts of all skill levels can find a technique that suits their preferences. Whether you prefer the slow and steady approach of smoking or the convenience of using a grill or oven, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process.

In addition to the main barbecue recipes, this article also features a selection of side dishes that perfectly complement the smoky flavors of the meat. From classic coleslaw and potato salad to unique offerings like grilled corn on the cob and baked beans with bacon, these recipes provide a well-rounded barbecue menu that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and embark on a culinary journey with Grandma's Chopped Barbecue. Let the aroma of sizzling meat and the flavors of tangy sauce fill the air as you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S BBQ SAUCE



Grandma's BBQ Sauce image

Use to baste chicken or fish.

Provided by DRFHRLAW

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
½ medium onion, diced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ketchup, water, onion, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, chili powder, and pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 124.5 mg

NORTH CAROLINA EASY CHOPPED BARBECUE



North Carolina Easy Chopped Barbecue image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h1m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 pound pork shoulder, bone in
1 pint Al's barbecue sauce, recipe follows
1 gallon apple cider vinegar
1 (28-ounce) bottle ketchup
22 ounces light brown sugar
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap pork in aluminum foil and place in a broiler pan. Cook for 7 hours, about 1 hour per pound. Remove from oven and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Wearing heavy rubber gloves, pull skin from the meat and discard. Remove most of the fat and all of the bone. Cut meat into 8-ounce chunks and place in large pan.
  • Place meat on a charcoal fire and cook, covered, for another 30 to 45 minutes, until well smoked, turning meat over every 10 to 15 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over meat during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove meat from the grill and chop into bite size pieces. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
  • Mix all ingredients in a 6-quart stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand, about 30 minutes. Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

SOUTH CAROLINA CHOPPED BARBECUE



South Carolina Chopped Barbecue image

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dinner, project, roasts, main course

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, with bone
4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 cup apple cider vinegar
12 peppercorns
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, vinegar and peppercorns and add enough water to cover. Bring liquid to a boil over moderately high heat, skimming the froth as it rises to the surface. Simmer, partially covered, for about three hours, or until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the vinegar, pepper and salt in a covered container, shaking vigorously to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the pork from the Dutch oven, discarding the liquid. Place pork on the rack of a roasting pan, and baste thoroughly with the spicy sauce. Baste every 15 minutes or so, turning the meat after 1 1/2 hours. It should roast for a total of about three hours with constant basting, so it does not dry out. The fat should be crisp.
  • Remove pork from the oven, chop very finely with a large knife, and sauce again. The mixture should be moist, but not soupy. Serve warm, with cole slaw and white bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

BARBECUE CHOPPED SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 head romaine lettuce, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
4 thinly sliced green onions
1 European cucumber, sliced
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered
1 can corn kernels, drained
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup Barbeque Sauce (recommended: Neelys' Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows)
1 pound pulled pork
Ranch dressing, to taste
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Arrange the lettuce, green onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and corn in a large bowl. Sprinkle the jack cheese over the top. Pour on the Barbeque Sauce and ranch dressing. Top with pulled pork and toss before serving.
  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently every 15 minutes, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h50m

Yield 6 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fresh pork butt, bone-in (this is the butt, or top portion, of the shoulder)
Kosher salt
Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add hickory, oak, and maple chunks or chips to your smoker. Refer to the directions for your smoker to determine the correct amount of chips for the meat and for lighting instructions. When the chips are ready, add the pork and smoke it for 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 250 degrees F. Remove the pork and wrap it in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Cook the pork for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender and falls apart when the bone is removed. Chop the pork coarsely and mix in salt and Barbecue Sauce, to taste. Serve with more Barbecue Sauce on the side.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, red pepper, garlic, and salt over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-high. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes and then remove from the heat. Let cool then add the black pepper.

GRANDMA'S BBQ BEEF



Grandma's BBQ Beef image

This recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother. It's a family favorite and we look forward to it every year. And there is always enough for leftovers.

Provided by EricaLee20

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (roast)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 -4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 onion (stuck with 2 whole cloves)
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
1 cup catsup
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • Place meat, water, onion and bay leaves in a large pot.
  • Simmer covered until tender.
  • Remove meat. Reserve 1 cup broth. Discard onion and bay leaves.
  • Cool and shred meat.
  • Melt butter in same pan and add chopped onion, sauté.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, mustard, catsup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup broth.
  • Add shredded meat and mix gently.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880.5, Fat 63.3, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 218.8, Sodium 905.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 15.5, Protein 56.7

GRANDMA'S NORTH CAROLINA PORK BARBECUE



Grandma's North Carolina Pork Barbecue image

This pork roast is so good and tender. What really makes this pork roast recipe different is the homemade sauce. It's tangy and sweet with a little bit of spice. The meat soaks up all the sauce after being cut up and infuses the flavor. This was great on a bun with a side of coleslaw, but the meat is so good it can be eaten...

Provided by Barbara Gabriel

Categories     Pork

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-5 lb pork roast
1 large chopped onion
1 1/2 c water
1/2 c catsup
1 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp mustard
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place roast in roasting pan. Combine remaining ingredients. Stir well and pour over roast.
  • 2. Cover and bake for 5-6 hours at 325 degrees.
  • 3. After cooking time remove meat and chop with knife and fork.
  • 4. Return to meat to sauce, discarding bone and fat. Serve on buns.
  • 5. Roast can also be cooked in a slow cooker on Med-High setting for 3-4 hours, check for tenderness and turn roast halfway through cooking time. When done remove meat and chop with kinife and fork. Return to meat sauce, discard bone and fat. Serve on buns.

GRANDMA'S SLOW COOKER BARBECUE PORK CHOPS



Grandma's Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Chops image

These tasty pork chops bring back memories of Grandma's home cooked meals. You will never taste a pork chop quite like this one. The homemade sauce is simple, yet it is one that has not been matched by any other.

Provided by Daisy Girl

Categories     Pork

Time 3h5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless pork chops
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix tomato sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour half of the sauce mixture into the crock pot.
  • Layer pork chops in crock pot, and pour the rest of the sauce mixture on top. Make sure that the sauce is covering the pork chops.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.2, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 247.9, Sodium 1315.9, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 62.5, Protein 82.6

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to chop the pork shoulder into 1-inch pieces. This will help the meat cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or a slow cooker.
  • Be sure to brown the pork shoulder in the oil before adding the other ingredients. This will help develop the flavor of the meat.
  • Add enough water or broth to the pot to cover the pork shoulder. You may need to add more liquid during the cooking process.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the pork shoulder is tender.
  • Remove the pork shoulder from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Serve the barbecue on buns or over rice. Top with your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, and onions.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Chopped Barbecue is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The tender pork shoulder is cooked in a flavorful sauce and then shredded and served on buns or over rice. With a few simple tips, you can make this classic dish at home in no time.

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