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Root Beer Pulled Pork Recipe

A slow cooker and a handful of ingredients are all you need to make Root Beer Pulled Pork. This tender fall-apart pork is begging to be piled onto buns and served with coleslaw! You'll love this flavorful BBQ inspired meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pound pork shoulder
  • 12 ounce root beer
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce any variety
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a slow cooker, whisk together the root beer, BBQ sauce, salt and pepper. Add pork shoulder. Heat on low for about 8 hours.
  2. Shred pork with two forks and return to sauce.
  3. Serve on a bun with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • Whisk together the marinade first. Add all the sauce ingredients and the root beer to the bottom of your slow cooker. Whisk them together before adding the pork so the meat gets evenly marinated.
  • Shred with forks. After the pork is done cooking, remove it from the pot and shred it in a separate bowl. Then, add it back to the slow cooker to recombine with the marinade.
  • Substitute. Use Coca-Cola instead of root beer for a similar flavor and texture!
  • Storage. Keep leftover pork in a covered container int he refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and enjoy.
  • Freeze. Use a vacuum sealer or airtight container to store leftover pulled pork in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Information

Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.