Root Beer Bbq Pulled Pork
Get ready to elevate your pulled pork game with this irresistible Root Beer BBQ Pulled Pork recipe! Slow-cooked to perfection, a tender boneless pork shoulder is infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of root beer, smoky paprika, and your favorite BBQ sauce. The low and slow cooking process ensures the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while sautéed onions and garlic add a savory depth of flavor. Finish it off with a quick pull and coat the shredded pork in rich barbecue sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience. Serve it on soft hamburger buns with crunchy coleslaw for a classic pulled pork sandwich, or use it to top loaded nachos or tacos. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make dish is both family-friendly and party-ready, making it a staple for game days, picnics, or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 2 cups Root beer
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 medium Yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 8 buns Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the pork.
Pour the root beer over the pork and onions, ensuring the pork is mostly submerged but not completely covered.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully transfer the pork to a large cutting board and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Strain and discard the juices from the slow cooker, reserving about 1 cup of liquid. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
Stir in the BBQ sauce and reserved cooking liquid to the pulled pork, ensuring it is evenly coated. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns topped with coleslaw, or use it as a filling for tacos or a standalone main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 453.9 g | 582% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.1 g | 710% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1385 mg | 462% | |
| Sodium | 9606 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 475.1 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.4 g | ||
| Protein | 362.5 g | 725% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1127 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 41.6 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 7367 mg | 157% | |
*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.
