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Chef Bob does it again with this complex sauce featuring our award-winning Cabernet Franc. Served with sourdough medallions, it’s the ideal pairing with a glass of wine.
INGREDIENTS
3-4 lbs. bone-in pork shoulder
For the rub
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp each of the following: ground black pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt, chili powder, smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
For the sauce
½ cup Bent Creek Cabernet Franc
2 cups ketchup
½ to ¾ cup apple cider vinegar (to your liking)
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp each liquid smoke and garlic powder
¼ tsp prepared horseradish
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix pork rub ingredients and rub all over pork shoulder. Smoke over low heat (250°F) until pork reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (6-8 hours). Wrap in foil and allow to cool. Discard fat and blade bone (if applicable). When pork is cool enough to handle, shred. In a bowl, add the pork and enough sauce to your liking, and mix well.
If using a slow cooker, place slices from one onion in the bottom. Season the pork shoulder with the rub and place in cooker on top of onions. Add enough water to fill 2/3 full. Cover and cook on low 8-12 hours or overnight. Remove the pork and discard the excess fat and bone. The remaining liquid and onion can be discarded. When the pork is cool, shred and add sauce as listed above.
Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a soft boil for 7-10 minutes, allowing the ingredients to blend together and thicken.
Combine the coleslaw ingredients and mix into your own homemade slaw or a good packaged slaw.
Serve pulled pork on sourdough baguette slices, top with slaw, and pair with our Cabernet Franc.
It is with heavy hearts that we report our founder, Thomas William “Tom” Heineman, passed away peacefully at home on November 5. He was 77.
Remembered for his infectious smile, insight, and generous spirit, Tom was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and moved to Livermore 30 years ago with his wife, Pat. Together they founded Bent Creek Vineyard, and in 2002 opened Bent Creek Winery with their friends Rich and Carol Howell.
Tom graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Education. He was hired by the Livermore Valley Unified School District as an elementary teacher. He continued his studies at San Jose State earning a Masters degree in Education. After teaching for several years he was appointed the Coordinator of Instructional Materials for the school district and was the driving force in getting technology into Livermore schools. He was later selected as the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Resources. He retired from education in 1998.
An educator, vintner, Rotarian, aviator, and old car buff, Tom had many talents and interests. One of his passions was restoring cars and trucks from the 1950s. There was usually a “project car” in the driveway or garage. He was also a talented designer and builder and took pride in his work. He enjoyed traveling with Pat throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. He was known for his generosity and willingness to help others. Tom was happiest when surrounded by his friends and his vineyard.
Please consider donating to the Livermore Valley Education Foundation in Tom’s memory.
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