SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER SAUCE

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Make melt-in-your mouth pork for easy sandwiches with a surprising secret ingredient--taste it and you'll be a believer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 lb)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cans (12 oz each) root beer (3 cups)
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Cook pork roast in oil 6 to 10 minutes or until brown on all sides.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place pork roast, 2 teaspoon salt, the pepper, onion and 1 cup of the root beer. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat remaining 2 cups root beer, the chili sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is glossy and reduced to 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker, discarding cooking liquid. Shred pork, using 2 forks to pull pork apart. Stir in chili sauce mixture. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture in each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Sana Urooj
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This recipe is definitely a winner! The pulled pork was so tender and flavorful, and the root beer sauce was the perfect complement.


Hlelolwenkosi Hlelo
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my pulled pork turned out dry. The root beer sauce was good, though.


Ghulaam Mustafa
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The pulled pork is always fall-apart tender and the root beer sauce is delicious.


Davis Linda
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The pulled pork itself was very tender and flavorful.


Mmape Bell
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pulled pork is incredibly tender and the root beer sauce is amazing.


Lalou Ella
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The pulled pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the root beer sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Ilyas Malik
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The pulled pork is always a hit, and the root beer sauce is a unique and delicious twist.


Linda Stone
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I'm not a big fan of root beer, but I loved this pulled pork recipe. The sauce was sweet and tangy, and the pork was fall-apart tender.


SK BOY BOY
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This pulled pork recipe is a great way to use up leftover root beer. It's also a delicious and easy meal to make for a crowd.


Zeen Khan
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I wasn't sure how the root beer sauce would taste, but it was actually really good. The pulled pork was also very tender and flavorful.


SaJa Jojo
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This recipe is a keeper! The pulled pork was fall-apart tender and the root beer sauce was delicious.


LD Akira
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I've tried other pulled pork recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The root beer sauce makes all the difference.


Rizwan Jaan
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This was my first time making pulled pork and it turned out great! The root beer sauce was a nice touch.


muhammad butt
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I love this recipe! The pulled pork is always so juicy and flavorful. I usually serve it with coleslaw and mashed potatoes.


derrick benjamin
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The root beer sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pulled pork itself was very tender and flavorful.


LDK Butler
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pulled pork turned out amazing. I'll definitely be making it again!


Amanda Mack
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I've made this pulled pork recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The root beer sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Sami Awanx
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This pulled pork recipe was a hit with my family! The root beer sauce gave it a unique and delicious flavor. The meat was fall-apart tender and so easy to shred.