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College Boy Helper

Even a cook-while-you-sleep cheater pork butt may require too much time, skill, and kitchen equipment for some. Here’s instant gratification for those taking the scenic route to adulthood, busily mastering skill sets beyond the kitchen. College Boy Helper takes the most direct route to a hot, satisfying barbecued pork sandwich. Dude, it’s awesome.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork or ground beef
1 tablespoon Cheater Basic Dry Rub (page 45)
1 tablespoon bottled smoke
1/4 to 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
White bread or buns
Dill pickle chips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    COMBINE the pork and the dry rub in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly browned.

    Step 2

    STIR in the bottled smoke and the barbecue sauce and cook until hot and bubbly.

    Step 3

    SERVE piled on white bread with dill pickles.

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