3-Ingredient Pulled Pork
Low-and-slow pulled pork made with just three ingredients—pork shoulder, root beer, and barbecue sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 420 min
A southern favorite, low-and-slow pulled pork is crazy easy to make, especially when you start with our Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt. So flavorful and tender, you can keep the recipe uber simple and still guarantee outstanding results.
Method
Directions
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1
Place roast in a slow cooker (fat side up) and pour root beer over it. Cook on low for approximately 6-8 hours.
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2
Remove from the slow cooker and place on a cookie sheet in an oven preheated to 400 until it browns and creates an exterior "bark" or crust on the outside.
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3
Remove from oven, shred with two forks, right onto the cookie sheet.
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4
Dress with barbecue sauce, as much as you like, and serve more on the side.
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5
Serve with your favorite rolls and slaw.
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