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Root Beer Pulled Pork

PorkDinnerSlow Cooker

Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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About

Grillmasters and meat maestros have long known the power of soda pop as a marinade. Root Beer Pulled Pork takes that knowledge to the next level! Slow-cooked to tender perfection in sweet and zingy root beer, this pork is juicy and extra flavorful. Root Beer Pulled Pork will become a staple of your summer cookouts, especially when you pile it high on toasted buns!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) pork tenderloin
  • 1 (12-ounce) can or bottle root beer
  • 1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
  • 8 burger buns, split and lightly toasted

Directions

Step 1 -Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.

Step 2 -Pour the root beer over the tenderloin.

Step 3 -Cover the slow cooker and cook until the meat is fork-tender, about 6-7 hours on low heat.

Step 4 -Drain the meat well.

Step 5 -Using two forks, shred the meat.

Step 6 -Add the barbecue sauce and stir until the meat is well coated.

Step 7 -Serve on the burger buns!

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