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overhead of root beer pulled pork in a slow cooker.
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5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

Perfectly tender and subtly sweet, this three ingredient Root Beer Pulled Pork is a big hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder often called pork butt (3-4 lb roast)
  • 12 oz. root beer
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce

For Serving:

  • Hamburger Buns
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the roast, root beer, and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Once cooked, remove the roast and shred; discarding any fatty pieces.
  • Replace the shredded meat back into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker; stir.
  • Serve on your favorite buns.

Notes

  • Cola or Dr. Pepper can be used instead of Root Beer with similar results.
  • This recipe does not require browning the meet ahead of time, though if you prefer to brown your pork, that is fine too. 
  • If you want a spicy pork, add 2 sliced jalapenos at the beginning of the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 1254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg

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