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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork.
Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and pour the root beer over it, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged.
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.
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.
Discard most of the liquid from the slow cooker, leaving about 1/2 cup in the pot for moisture.
Add the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and stir in the BBQ sauce. Mix well so the pork is evenly coated.
Cover and let the pork cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the pulled pork on burger buns or sandwich rolls, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1475 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% | |
*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.
