Chuck Roast Barbecue

Ingredients

• 1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup cola carbonated beverage
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 6 hamburger buns

Preparation

1. Combine roast and chopped onion in a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Combine cola and next 7 ingredients; reserve 1/2 cup in refrigerator. Pour remaining mixture over roast and onion.
3. Cook, covered, on HIGH 6 hours or until roast is very tender; drain and shred roast. Keep warm.
4. Combine reserved 1/2 cup cola mixture, ketchup, and butter in a small saucepan; cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until thoroughly heated. Pour over shredded roast, stirring gently. Spoon onto buns, and serve with potato chips and pickle spears, if desired.