Root Beer Braised Pulled Pork
Savor the succulence of this tender pulled pork, slowly braised in sweet and aromatic root beer, then mingled with rich barbecue sauce and piled high on lightly toasted hamburger buns. A delectable dish that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Pork | |
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| 1 | pork tenderloin (2 lb) |
| 12 | root beer (12 fluid ounces) |
| 18 | barbecue sauce (18 ounces) |
| 8 | hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted |
Instructions
For the Pork | |
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| 1. | Begin by placing the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker, then gently pour the root beer over the meat. |
| 2. | Cover the slow cooker and allow the pork to cook on low heat until it is thoroughly cooked and can be easily shredded, typically around 6 to 7 hours. (Please note that the cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.) |
| 3. | Once cooked, drain the excess liquid from the pork. |
| 4. | Next, carefully stir in the barbecue sauce until the pork is evenly coated. |
| 5. | To serve, pile the flavorful pulled pork onto the lightly toasted hamburger buns. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 380.2 kcal |
| Protein | 27.5 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 25.8 g |
Published on Jul 31, 2024 by Luminița