Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe with Root Beer

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe with Root Beer
Total time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 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

This simple slow cooker pork shoulder recipe uses root beer to create amazing pulled pork sandwiches or a flavorful main course. Serve it over rice or on Hawaiian sweet bread for a tasty sandwich. Try topping the pulled pork with roasted red peppers, blue cheese, and chimichurri sauce for an Argentine-inspired sandwich.

Total time8 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time8 hrs
Yield14

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Instructions

Dry the pork shoulder with a paper towel and place it in your slow cooker. Pour the root beer over the pork shoulder.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the pork and rub it in gently.
Cook on Low for 5 hours, then increase the heat to High and cook for about 3 more hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Move the pork carefully to a platter. Use two forks to shred the pork. Drizzle some of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork to keep it moist.

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 537 mg
Protein Content: 12 g
Cholesterol Content: 45 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g