Pulled Pork with Root Beer Sauce
Treat your taste buds to the ultimate comfort food experience with this mouthwatering Pulled Pork with Root Beer Sauce recipe! Tender, fall-apart boneless pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection in a bath of sweet and fizzy root beer, infusing it with a uniquely rich flavor. Seasoned with a savory blend of garlic, onion, and spices, the pork is then shredded and smothered in a luscious BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and effortless cooking in a slow cooker, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Serve it piled high on soft burger buns or enjoy it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. Ideal keywords: pulled pork recipe, slow cooker pork, root beer BBQ sauce, easy pulled pork recipes, tender BBQ pork recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs Boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups Root beer (not diet)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 8 pieces Burger buns or sandwich rolls (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork.
Step 3
Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and pour the root beer over it, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
Step 5
Once the pork is cooked, carefully transfer it to a large cutting board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Step 6
Discard most of the liquid from the slow cooker, leaving about 1/2 cup in the pot for moisture.
Step 7
Add the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and stir in the BBQ sauce. Mix well so the pork is evenly coated.
Step 8
Cover and let the pork cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve the pulled pork on burger buns or sandwich rolls, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3617.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 7359.8 |
| Total Fat 388.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 140.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1270.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12639.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 618.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 322.9g | |
| Protein 361.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 127.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 761.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 33.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6176.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories