Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Printable Recipe)

Juicy pulled pork slow cooked in root beer and BBQ sauce. Simple ingredients big flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 3 pounds pork shoulder trimmed

02 - 12 fluid ounces root beer

03 - 18 ounces barbecue sauce

04 - 8 hamburger buns split

01 - Place the trimmed pork shoulder into the slow cooker ensuring it sits evenly on the base.

02 - Pour the root beer over the pork ensuring it is mostly submerged to promote even cooking and flavor.

03 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.

04 - Remove the pork from the cooker and shred using two forks discarding excess fat and bone if present.

05 - Drain the cooking liquid then return the shredded pork to the cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce.

06 - Allow the pork and sauce to warm together for 15 minutes on low heat then serve on hamburger buns.

01 - The pork can be made a day ahead and reheated gently with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.

02 - For best results use a thick barbecue sauce that clings well to the meat after shredding.