Chef's Slow Cooked Root Beer Pulled Pork
Indulge in the succulent flavors of this carefully prepared root beer pulled pork. With the unique combination of root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic, this dish is a must-try that pairs perfectly with any BBQ feast.
Ingredients
| 1 | (4 pound) pork shoulder roast |
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| 2 | tablespoons coarse kosher salt, to taste |
| 1 | (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer |
| 1 | (4 fluid ounce) bottle liquid smoke flavoring, to taste |
| 4 | cloves garlic |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by placing the pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker. Rub the meat with coarse kosher salt ensuring it's well seasoned. Pour the root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the pork, evenly coating it. |
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| 2. | Allow the pork to cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, letting the flavors meld together. Once cooked, carefully remove the pork to a large bowl. Next, strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer; you can choose to discard the liquid or save it for future use (refer to Editor's Notes for suggestions). Return the garlic cloves to the shredded pork. Using two forks, shred the pork into tender pieces. Serve the delectable pulled pork with your preferred BBQ sauce for a delightful meal. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița