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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb boneless pork shoulder
  • 12 oz root beer (1 can)
  • 18 oz BBQ sauce (1 bottle)

Method
 

  1. Put the pork in the slow cooker and pour the root beer over it.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours until it pulls apart easily.
  3. Lift out the pork and discard the cooking liquid.
  4. Shred the pork, return it to the pot and stir in the BBQ sauce.
  5. Warm through for 15 minutes and serve on buns.

Notes

Use regular root beer, not diet. The sugar helps flavor and tenderize the pork.