PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat.
• If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3-1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker.
• Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
• Drain off fat.
• Transfer meat to cooker.
• Add onions, 1 cup root beer and garlic.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
• For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine 3 cups root beer and the chili sauce.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups.
• If desired, add root beer concentrate and hot pepper sauce.
• Transfer meat to a cutting board.
• or serving platter.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove onions from cooking juices and place on a serving platter.
• Discard juices.
• Using 2 forks, pull meat apart into shreds.
• To serve, if desired, line buns with lettuce and tomato.
• Add meat and onions; spoon on sauce.