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Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

Slow cooker root beer pulled pork combines root beer and BBQ sauce to create the most tender, flavorful pulled pork you've ever had.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 408kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • two forks

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder butt roast
  • 12 ounces root beer
  • 18 ounces bbq sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cups Coleslaw for topping optional
  • 12 Buns

Instructions

  • Place the pork into the slow cooker.
  • Cover the pork roast with the seasonings.
  • Pour the root beer into the slow cooker.
  • Pour half of the bottle of bbq sauce over the pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is falling apart.
  • Discard any fat from the pork.
  • Shred the pork.
  • Add the rest of the bbq sauce and stir to combine.
  • Serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 12mg