Classic Slow Cooked Pulled Pork
Tender and flavorful pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection, great for any occasion!
Ingredients
| 4 | lbs pork butt or pork roast |
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| 3 | small onions, chopped |
| 4 | garlic cloves, crushed |
| 4 | celery ribs |
| 24 | ounces root beer |
| hickory seasoning, to taste | |
| 4 | tablespoons dark brown sugar |
| 1 | (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce |
| 16 | soft sandwich buns |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the slow cooker by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup. |
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| 2. | Begin by trimming the excess fat from the pork. Place the meat in the slow cooker. |
| 3. | Layer the pork with 3 cloves of crushed garlic, 2 small chopped onions, celery ribs cut to fit in the cooker, and hickory seasoning to your liking. |
| 4. | Pour the root beer over the ingredients in the slow cooker. |
| 5. | Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart. |
| 6. | Once cooked, remove the pork from the cooker. Use a fork to shred the meat, removing any excess fat. |
| 7. | Mix chopped onions, garlic, dark brown sugar, and your favorite barbecue sauce. Add this mixture to the shredded pork. |
| 8. | Refrigerate the pork overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Add more sauce if desired. |
| 9. | Reheat the pork in the microwave and serve on soft sandwich buns. |
| 10. | ***Tip: This dish freezes well if you happen to have any leftovers! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 412.1 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 17.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 20.5 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița