Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Root beer and pulled pork might not seem like a likely pairing but here it makes all the difference. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, it's sure to bring rave reviews.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer

  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce

  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make slow cooker pulled pork.

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  2. Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour root beer over top.

    Pork and root beer in a slow cooker.

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  3. Cover and cook on Low until pork shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. Note: the actual length of time may vary according to the individual slow cooker.

    Cooked pork in a slow cooker.

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  4. Drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce.

    Cooked pork BBQ in a slow cooker.

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  5. Serve on hamburger buns.

    Port BBQ on a bun.

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  6. Serve and enjoy!

    Slow cooker pulled pork on a bun.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
5g Fat
49g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 990mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 474mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.