the broil and the pork i put in the freezer for maybe 20 minutes - slice into 3/8" pieces across the bias against the grain (at a slant) then slice again the opposite direction so they're about the size of a peanut M&M
two things come to mind about the burnt pan bottom... the tail end of the cooking you want to go LOW AND SLOW... this allows the flavors to MARRY as it were...
also, make sure you're using a double bottom pot... i mean a thick aluminum claid bottom so the heat distributes evenly... if you are using gas it may run hotter than electric...
i'm sorry it didn't work out for ya' but in cook-offs there are plenty of folks that place second... no one is a loser!!!
