Description
This easy and flavorful Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork recipe uses just three simple ingredients to create tender, juicy pulled pork. Slow-cooked to perfection with root beer and BBQ sauce, it’s an effortless dish ideal for sandwiches, dinners, or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork butt
- 18 ounces sweet BBQ sauce
- 12 ounces root beer
- 10 ounces sweet BBQ sauce (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Place the 3 pounds of boneless pork butt into the crock pot, ensuring it fits comfortably in the slow cooker insert.
- Add Liquids: Pour the 12 ounces of root beer evenly over the pork to infuse sweetness and tenderness during cooking.
- Apply BBQ Sauce: Pour the 18 ounces of sweet BBQ sauce over the pork and root beer, covering the meat as much as possible.
- Cook Slowly: Close the lid and set the crock pot to cook on low heat for 9 hours, allowing the pork to cook until tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, carefully drain the cooking liquid. Using two forks or meat claws, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Optional Sauce Reduction: For more flavor, pour the discarded liquid into a saucepan, heat on the stovetop, and simmer until reduced by 50%. Pour some of this concentrated sauce back over the shredded pork to enhance taste and moisture.
- Serve: If desired, top with the additional 10 ounces of sweet BBQ sauce before serving. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or on its own.
Notes
- Reducing the cooking liquid adds rich flavor and helps moisten the shredded pork.
- Use a quality sweet BBQ sauce for best results.
- Root beer tenderizes the pork while adding a slight caramel sweetness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
