Root Beer Pulled Pork With Root Beer Bbq Sauce
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Yields: 4 servings
Are you ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering, finger-licking, and taste-bud-tingling pulled pork recipe ever? Look no further! Today, we’re diving into the world of slow-cooked pork perfection, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this.
This Root Beer Pulled Pork with Root Beer BBQ Sauce is a game-changer. It’s ridiculously easy to make, and the flavors are simply divine. You’ll be hooked from the very first bite!
First, you’ll need to prep your pork. Grab a boneless pork center cut roast (or pork tenderloin, if you prefer) and give it a good trim to remove any excess fat. Then, mix up a quick dry rub using dark brown sugar, salt, and pepper. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.
Coat that pork in the dry rub, making sure it’s evenly coated. Next, place it in your slow cooker and top it with a chopped onion and some garlic. Pour in a whole bottle of root beer around the sides of the pork, and let it simmer for about 4 hours on high. Yes, you read that right – 4 hours! The pork will be so tender and juicy, it’ll just fall apart.
Once it’s done, use two forks to shred the pork in the slow cooker. You can also use a stand mixer to shred it, and then add it back to the juices. Either way, you’ll end up with tender, flavorful pulled pork that’s just begging to be devoured.
But wait, there’s more! This pulled pork is even better with a side of Root Beer BBQ Sauce. Simply combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring it to a simmer for 10 minutes, and you’re done! This sauce will last for up to 2 weeks in your refrigerator, so feel free to make a big batch and enjoy it all week long.
And don’t even get me started on the possibilities. You can serve this pulled pork on a bun, with some crispy onions and a side of coleslaw. Or, you can pile it high on a platter with some crusty bread and a side of roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless!
So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking, and get ready to indulge in the most epic pulled pork extravaganza of your life!
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Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork center cut roast
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bottle root beer
- 1 cup root beer BBQ sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Trim any excess fat from the boneless pork center cut roast or pork tenderloin.
- 2. Mix together dark brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
- 3. Coat the pork evenly with the dry rub.
- 4. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top it with chopped onion and garlic.
- 5. Pour a whole bottle of root beer around the sides of the pork.
- 6. Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours until the pork is tender and juicy.
- 7. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork in the slow cooker or use a stand mixer.
- 8. Add the shredded pork back to the juices in the slow cooker.
- 9. To make the Root Beer BBQ Sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
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