Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Root Beer

This slow cooker pork shoulder simmered in root beer, brown sugar, and spices makes the best pulled pork sandwiches. It's perfect for buffets or potlucks!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
8 hr
Total Time
8 hr 15 mins
Calories
170 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Pat pork shoulder dry and place in a slow cooker. Pour root beer over pork.
Step 2
Mix together brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle on top of pork and rub lightly until entire surface of pork is coated.
Step 3
Cook on Low for 5 hours. Switch to High and continue cooking until meat is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more.
Step 4
Carefully remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Drizzle some liquid from the slow cooker over pork to moisten.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder
  • 8 fluid ounces root beer

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