Pulled Ports

This is one of those meals that can be as easy or as difficult as you want. I (of course) think that the more of this you make yourself, the better it will taste!

• 2 portobello mushrooms (stems removed, washed)
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 T olive oil
  

If you want to stop here, feel free. Just saute the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil and top with store bought BBQ sauce. Pour over some bread and eat. Pretty yummy.

• 5 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 T liquid smoke
• 2 T black strap molasses
  
• 2 t garlic powder
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes (more or less depending on how hot you want it. I'm sort of a wuss)
• 1 t salt
• 1t pepper
  
• 1/2 bottle of beer (I used Boulevard Wheat because it was what I was drinking while making this)

If you want to make it more complicated (and in my opinion, more delicious), you can make your own BBQ sauce. I've been experimenting with different recipes. I like this, but I'm still working on it. Just mix everything in a sauce pan and heat. Pour sauce over sauteed mushroom/onions and mix. Enjoy over some hearty (homemade) bread and enjoy with some veggies. On a side note, why do brussels sprouts get such a bad rep? They're delicious!