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April 25, 2020

Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches are made from only 3 ingredients and are great for feeding a crowd. This pork dinner can be made in the crockpot, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.

Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

I don't know what world I've been living in but apparently everyone in the world has a recipe for a go-to pulled pork sandwich besides me. Kind of like when I was dating my husband and he mentioned the movie Goonies and found out that I had never seen it. "What?"…"What world did you grow up in?" Am I the only person that didn't see that movie in my childhood?

Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

There are only 3 ingredients to these super simple pork sandwiches. And if you don't have a recipe for pulled pork sandwiches, this is the one for you. The pork is cooked in root beer all day long. You could use any flavor of soda really like Dr.Pepper or Coke but I prefer root beer.

The root beer acts as a tenderizer and after soaking in it all day, the pork practically melts in your mouth. After cooking, drain the root beer and add your favorite BBQ sauce to the shredded meat.

WHAT KIND OF PORK CUT DO I USE?

I use a pork shoulder or butt which has a ton of flavor. You can also use a pork tenderloin but it is a lot leaner and should be cooked for less time.

OTHER PORK RECIPES:

Mojo Pork Tenderloin
Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin
Cafe Rio's Sweet Barbacoa Pork
Grilled Pork Medallions
Horseradish Crusted Pork Loins
Crispy Pork Carnitas

Yield: 8 servings

These Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches are made from only 3 ingredients and are great for feeding a crowd.

1 (2 pound) pork shoulder or butt tenderloin can be used for a leaner option
1 (12 ounce) can of root beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle of barbecue sauce
8 hamburger buns

Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour the can of root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork.
After pork has cooked, drain and discard the root beer. Shred the pork and place it back in the slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and stir to combine. Serve immediately or keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve. Serve on hamburger buns.
For the Instant Pot: Cook on high pressure for about 35 minutes. Let pressure release and continue to step two.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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