BBQ Pulled Pork in Crock Pot with Root Beer
This BBQ Pulled Pork in Crock Pot with Root Beer is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal! Slow cooked to perfection, this pork is tender, juicy, and infused with the sweet and smoky flavors of root beer and barbecue sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, weeknight dinner or meal prepping, this dish is an effortless way to feed a crowd with minimal effort.
Servings: 12
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless pork shoulder blade roast
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbeque Sauce or more if desired
Instructions
- Add roast, root beer and barbeque sauce in a lightly greased slow cooker base.
- Cover and cook on low for 10 hours without opening the lid during cook time.
- Once cooked, cut off the string and shred with two forks. If desired, add any extra sauce to the slow cooker or when serving.
Notes
- Keeping the lid on ensures even cooking and tender meat.
- For the best texture, pull the meat apart gently.
- Stir the shredded pork back into the sauce for extra moisture and flavor
- Cooking on low for 10 hours yields the most tender results
- If serving on buns, lightly toast it to add a texture contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
