Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of slow cooker root beer pulled pork sandwiches. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky goodness that will leave you craving more. Picture tender, fall-off-the-bone pork, infused with the unique flavor of root beer and a symphony of aromatic spices, nestled between two fluffy buns. Each succulent bite is guaranteed to transport you to culinary heaven. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or seeking a comforting meal to relish after a long day, this recipe is your ultimate culinary companion.
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SLOW COOKER ROOT BEER PULLED PORK
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
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
ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me. At potlucks and family dinners, nobody can get enough of this root beer-braised version. -Carolyn Palm, Radcliff, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add root beer; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER
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
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 SANDWICHES RECIPE
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the pork tenderloin or roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle with the seasoning salt. Pour the root beer and liquid smoke over the top. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Once the pork is done, remove from the pan and shred with a fork. Place into a bowl and add in the Sassy Sauce, as well as 1/2 cup of the juice from the slow cooker. Serve on a bun with bread and butter pickles.
- Ingredients and Directions
- To make the sauce, add the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and to a medium saucepan. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove and serve with pulled pork sandwiches. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Feed a crowd with these Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, spiced with mustard, paprika and cumin, from Food Network Kitchen.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the paprika, mustard powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes. Remove the pork and transfer to a plate; whisk 3/4 cup water into the drippings in the skillet. Transfer the liquid to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the vinegar, tomato paste, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 cups water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Add the pork, cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
- Remove the pork and transfer to a cutting board. Strain the liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Roughly chop the pork and mix in a bowl with 1 cup of the reduced cooking liquid, and salt and vinegar to taste. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Foolproof and wonderfully delicious describe my barbecue pork recipe. Just four ingredients and a slow cooker make a fabulous dish with little effort. -Sarah Johnson, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juice in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
INSTANT POT ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES RECIPE
Sweet, spicy, and a little tangy - only 3 ingredients needed for these Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place pork roast in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Pour root beer on top of roast.
- Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and move the valve to SEALING. Press the MANUAL (PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 60 minutes (or 20 minutes per pound, depending on the size of your roast).
- When the timer is done, let the pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE (it will take at least 20 minutes, but I even prefer to let the roast sit in there for a couple hours to make sure it is super tender).
- Remove the lid and shred the roast with 2 forks.
- Drain the root beer out of the Instant Pot and place the shredded roast back inside. Stir in the bottle of BBQ sauce.
- Place meat on hamburger buns or rolls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER ROOT BEER BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES
Put three ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it. Your family will root for this shredded roast beef!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
- Stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: For pulled pork, you want a tough cut of meat that will break down and become tender in the slow cooker. Good options include pork shoulder, pork butt, and pork loin.
- Sear the pork before cooking: Searing the pork in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and color.
- Use a flavorful liquid: The liquid you use to cook the pork will add flavor to the pulled pork. Good options include root beer, barbecue sauce, or apple cider.
- Cook the pork on low heat for a long time: Pulled pork needs to cook for a long time on low heat in order to become tender. Cook the pork for at least 8 hours, or until it easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the pork before serving: Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks or a meat shredder.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns or rolls with your favorite toppings: Classic toppings for pulled pork include barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker root beer pulled pork sandwiches are an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the root beer adds a unique sweetness to the dish. With a little planning, you can have a delicious pulled pork dinner on the table in no time.
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