Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer
Total time: 480 min
Yield: 14 Servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ½ 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

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

480 Min
14 Servings
$15

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

480 Min
14 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 1 (3 ½ pound) boneless pork shoulder
- 8 fluid ounces root beer
Seasonings
- 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 continue cooking until meat is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more.

Carefully remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Drizzle some liquid from the slow cooker over pork to moisten.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

170

Calories

12
Protein
6
Carbs
11
Fats

💡 For a more flavorful option, sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.Serve over rice or with soft Hawaiian sweet bread for pulled pork sandwiches.Top with sliced roasted red peppers, blue cheese, or chimichurri sauce for a unique twist on traditional pulled pork.