Best 4 Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Recipes

Slow cooker root beer pulled pork is a simple and delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet, savory, and smoky to create a fall-off-the-bone tender pork dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or preparing a cozy family meal, this recipe is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have this mouthwatering dish ready to enjoy in no time. The slow cooker does all the work, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker to low, and get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed feast!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER

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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

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

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 ROOT BEER PULLED PORK

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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

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, or to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
1 (4 fluid ounce) bottle liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
4 cloves garlic

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 SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 lb)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cans (12 oz each) root beer (3 cups)
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 sandwich buns

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

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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) pork roast (I used boneless)
1 (12 ounce) can root beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce (we love Famous Dave's Rich and Sassy)
8 hamburger buns (or rolls)

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:

Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a lot of connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in tender, juicy meat.
Brown the pork before cooking: Browning the pork in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and color.
Use a good quality root beer: The root beer is a key ingredient in this recipe, so be sure to use a brand that you enjoy the taste of.
Add some spices and seasonings: Feel free to add your favorite spices and seasonings to the slow cooker along with the pork and root beer. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
Cook the pork on low for 8-10 hours: This will give the pork plenty of time to become tender and fall apart easily.
Shred the pork before serving: Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred it into small pieces.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker root beer pulled pork is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is tender, juicy, and flavorful, and can be served on its own or with your favorite sides. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!