pulled pork w/ root beer sauce
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It may not sound the greatest, but it's delicious. My boyfriend and my kids beg for it all of the time!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
8 Hr
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 - 3 pounds pork roast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
- 1 cup root beer
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups root beer
- 1 bottle chili sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon root beer extract (optional)
- 8-10 - hamburger buns
- - lettuce leaves
- - tomato slices
How To Make pulled pork w/ root beer sauce
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Step 1Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle meat with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet brown meat on all sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Transfer meat to slow cooker. Add onion, the 1 cup root beer, and the garlic.
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Step 2Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
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Step 3Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan stir together the 3 cups root beer and the chili sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups. If desired, add root beer concentrate and hot pepper sauce.
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Step 4Transfer meat to a cutting board or serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onion to serving platter; discard cooking juices. Using 2 forks, pull meat apart into shreds.If desired, line buns with lettuce leaves and tomato slices. Place meat and onion on rolls. Drizzle meat with some of the root beer sauce. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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#Quick & Easy
Category:
Pork
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