Tender and Flavorful Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients List
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1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
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1 cup root beer
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2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
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½ teaspoon dry mustard
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon garlic salt
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¼ teaspoon celery salt
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
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1 ½ cups root beer
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1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¾ cup prepared barbecue sauce
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10 hamburger buns, split
Instructions
Place the pork shoulder roast into a large resealable bag, pour 1 cup of root beer over the meat, and press out the air. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
On the following day, combine the light brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Take the meat out of the marinade and shake off any excess. Coat the meat thoroughly with the spice mixture, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of root beer, whiskey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides until a brown crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared meat to the slow cooker. Pour the balsamic vinegar-root beer mixture over the meat, set the slow cooker to High, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat with two forks. Discard the bones and keep about 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir in the barbecue sauce, and cook on Low until ready to serve. Serve the pulled pork on buns.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 485 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 485 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium 985mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 29g | 57% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 100mg | 8% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 447mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5