Best 7 Root Beer Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder, lovingly slow-cooked in a symphony of root beer, brown sugar, and spices. This delectable dish, prepared in the comfort of your slow cooker, promises a tender and juicy pork shoulder that will delight your taste buds. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a creamy coleslaw and a refreshing pineapple upside-down cake. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me. At potlucks and family dinners, nobody can get enough of this root beer-braised version. -Carolyn Palm, Radcliff, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
12 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add root beer; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER ROOT BEER PULLED PORK



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This simple slow cooker pulled pork recipe is big hit with my family of picky eaters. For a spicy kick, mix 1 part Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo sauce and 1 part of your favorite mustard-based BBQ sauce. You can use a pork loin instead of pork shoulder, if desired. Combine with your favorite BBQ sauce and enjoy.

Provided by Emily.cimino

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, or to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
1 (4 fluid ounce) bottle liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
4 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in a slow cooker, rub with salt, and pour root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the top.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove pork to a bowl. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer; discard liquid or save for another use (see Editor's Note). Add garlic cloves back to to pork. Shred pork using two forks. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1211.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER



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Easy slow cooker pork shoulder is excellent for making delicious pulled pork sandwiches or serving as an entree. Serve over rice or with Hawaiian sweet bread for a yummy little sandwich. I like to top the pulled pork with sliced roasted red peppers, blue cheese, and chimichurri sauce to make a delicious sandwich with Argentinean flavor.

Provided by sbellingham

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder
8 fluid ounces root beer
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Pat pork shoulder dry and place in a slow cooker. Pour root beer over pork.
  • Mix together brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle on top of pork and rub lightly until entire surface of pork is coated.
  • Cook on Low for 5 hours. Switch to High and cook until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more. Carefully remove pork and shred with 2 forks. Drizzle some liquid from the slow cooker over pork to moisten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SWEET AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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This is a sweet and savory pulled pork that combines many techniques for the best flavor. The slow cooker makes the meat fall off the bone!

Provided by strayredbolt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 15h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 cup root beer
2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups root beer
1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup prepared barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder roast into a large plastic bag, pour 1 cup of root beer over the meat, and squeeze out all the air from the bag. Seal the bag closed, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight.
  • The next day, mix together the light brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade, and shake off the excess. Rub the meat all over with the spice mixture, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Mix together the balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of root beer, whiskey, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the meat on all sides until the meat develops a brown crust, about 3 minutes per side. Place the seared meat into a slow cooker. Pour the balsamic vinegar-root beer mixture over the meat, set the slow cooker to High, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred with 2 forks. Discard the bones and all but 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded meat to the cooker, mix in the barbecue sauce, and let sit on Low until ready to serve. Serve piled on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 985.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Pork simmered in root beer makes all the difference. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, it's sure to bring rave reviews.

Provided by Livie's Mommy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low until well cooked and the pork shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. Note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. Drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce. Serve over hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 990.1 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

CROCK POT PORK WITH ROOT BEER SAUCE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Pork with Root Beer Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pork

Time 14h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -4 lbs pork butt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 -3 onions, cut into thin wedges
1 cup root beer (not diet!)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups root beer (not diet)
1 cup chili sauce (heinz makes a really good one)
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (like tabasco or texas pete)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
toasted hot dog bun
chopped onion
lettuce
tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Rub meat with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet brown roast in hot oil.
  • Put in crock pot with garlic, onions and root beer.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
  • ------RootBeer Sauce---------.
  • In a medium saucepan combine the rootbeer, chili sauce and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring often.
  • Reduce to 2 cups.
  • Add hot sauce.
  • ------ToServe--------.
  • Remove meat and with 2 forks shred.
  • Place on toasted bun with condiments and spoon on the sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 6 quarts to accommodate the pork shoulder and other ingredients.
  • Sear the pork shoulder in a skillet before slow cooking to add flavor and help create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. If the ingredients are too tightly packed, they won't cook evenly.
  • Add enough liquid to the slow cooker to cover the pork shoulder at least halfway. This will help keep the meat moist and tender.
  • Cook the pork shoulder on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the pork shoulder.
  • Once the pork shoulder is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before shredding.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

The root beer slow cooker pork shoulder is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The combination of root beer, spices, and pork shoulder creates a flavorful and tender dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So, next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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