**Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish for Any Occasion**
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of slow-cooked pulled pork infused with the unique sweetness of root beer. This mouthwatering dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a family potluck, or a game-day party, this pulled pork will be the star of the show. With its fall-apart tender texture and tantalizing aroma, it's sure to leave your taste buds craving for more.
The recipe offers two variations to suit your preferences: a classic version for those who love the traditional taste of pulled pork and a spicy version that adds a kick of heat with the addition of chipotle peppers. Both variations are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.
The slow-cooker method ensures that the pork is cooked to perfection, resulting in a succulent and juicy texture that melts in your mouth. The root beer adds a subtle sweetness and caramelization to the pork, creating a unique and flavorful dish that stands out from the ordinary.
Whether you serve it on soft buns, piled high on nachos, or as a filling for tacos, this slow-cooker pulled pork with root beer is guaranteed to be a hit. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for any occasion, and its delicious taste will leave your guests raving. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.
SLOW COOKER ROOT BEER PULLED PORK
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
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
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
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
SLOW COOKER BEER PULLED PORK
My way of making pulled pork is simple: slow cooker, 1 can of beer, a 5 to 6 pound pork butt, seasonings, and a bottle of barbecue sauce. My beer choice is Shiner Bock®. My seasoning choices are salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. My barbecue sauce choice is Sweet Baby Ray's®. Just put it in a slow cooker before you go to bed and when you wake up the magic has happened. See for yourself. This recipe is perfect for a party, and you can even prepare 2 and feed around 30 people. Serve on onion or hamburger buns.
Provided by Paula Todora (Paula T)
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 10h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set the slow cooker to High.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker. Season top of pork with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour beer into the bottom of the slow cooker and place the lid on the slow cooker crock.
- Cook pork on High for 1 hour. Reduce slow cooker heat to Low and cook for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Discard juices and rinse out slow cooker crock. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir barbeque sauce into pork.
- Cook on Medium for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
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
Time 8h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
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 PULLED PORK
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
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
ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the pork tenderloin or roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle with the seasoning salt. Pour the root beer and liquid smoke over the top. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Once the pork is done, remove from the pan and shred with a fork. Place into a bowl and add in the Sassy Sauce, as well as 1/2 cup of the juice from the slow cooker. Serve on a bun with bread and butter pickles.
- Ingredients and Directions
- To make the sauce, add the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and to a medium saucepan. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove and serve with pulled pork sandwiches. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER SAUCE
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
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 ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES RECIPE
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place roast inside slow cooker and pour the root beer over the meat.
- Cook on low for about 6-8 hours (or until meat easily shreds).
- Take the roast out of the slow cooker and shred using two forks (it should just fall apart). Drain the root beer out of the slow cooker and place the shredded roast back inside. Stir in the bottle of BBQ sauce.
- Keep warm in the slow cooker until serving.
- Place meat on hamburger buns or rolls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 356 kcal, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 3010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 57 mg
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, use a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of the regular chili powder. Be careful, though, as these peppers can be quite spicy.
- Add a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients. This will give the pulled pork a delicious and tangy flavor.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe in the oven. Just preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the pork for 6-8 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns or tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, and onions.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker pulled pork with root beer is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The pork is fall-apart tender and full of flavor, and the root beer adds a unique and unexpected sweetness. Give this recipe a try the next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork.
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