Crock Pot Pork with Root Beer Sauce
Elevate your slow-cooking game with this irresistibly tender Crock Pot Pork with Root Beer Sauce! This easy recipe transforms a boneless pork shoulder into a mouthwatering dish infused with the sweet, smoky charm of root beer and tangy barbecue sauce. A perfect balance of savory spices like garlic and onion powder enhances the rich flavor of the pork as it cooks low and slow for hours, making it fall-apart tender. The real star here is the thick, glossy root beer sauce, simmered to perfection and generously coating the shredded pork for a delectable finish. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings, serve it on soft buns for the ultimate pulled-pork sandwich or enjoy it solo for a comforting meal. With just 10 minutes of prep and a crock pot doing all the work, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork shoulder roast (boneless)
- 2 cups Root beer
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 8 units Buns or rolls (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder roast, then season all sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crock pot.
Pour 1 cup of root beer over the pork to help infuse the meat with flavor and keep it moist while it cooks.
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 7 hours (or on HIGH for 4 hours), until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once the pork is done, carefully remove it from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Pour the cooking liquid from the crock pot through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan to remove solids.
Add the remaining 1 cup of root beer and the barbecue sauce to the strained cooking liquid. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir this slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and pour the thickened root beer sauce over it. Stir to combine and heat on LOW for an additional 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve the pork warm on its own or piled onto buns or rolls for sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.8 g | 373% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 9342 mg | 406% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.5 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.5 g | ||
| Protein | 281.2 g | 562% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 5084 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
