This simple root beer pulled pork recipe is a 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.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder roast: 1 piece (4 pound)
- coarse kosher salt: 2 Tbsp (to taste)
- root beer: 1 bottle (12 fluid ounce bottle)
- liquid smoke flavoring: 1 bottle (4 fluid ounce bottle, to taste)
- garlic: 4 clove
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Stages of cooking
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Place pork roast in a slow cooker, rub with salt, and pour root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the top.
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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 Notes). Add garlic cloves back to pork. Shred pork using two forks. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.
