Sweet, tender pulled pork slow-cooked in root beer and tossed in BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches and sliders.
The 3 ingredients
- boneless pork shoulder
- root beer (1 can)
- BBQ sauce (1 bottle)
Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.
How long it takes
Allow 8 hr 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 8 hr of cooking. Makes 10 servings.
Tip for success
Use regular root beer, not diet. The sugar helps flavor and tenderize the pork.
3-Ingredient Root Beer Pulled Pork
Sweet, tender pulled pork slow-cooked in root beer and tossed in BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches and sliders.
Ingredients
Method
- Put the pork in the slow cooker and pour the root beer over it.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours until it pulls apart easily.
- Lift out the pork and discard the cooking liquid.
- Shred the pork, return it to the pot and stir in the BBQ sauce.
- Warm through for 15 minutes and serve on buns.
Notes
Use regular root beer, not diet. The sugar helps flavor and tenderize the pork.
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