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Root Beer Pulled Pork From Heaven

Submitted by Sherra Siguaw (Just A Pinch Member)
Prep Time: 5 Min
Cook Time: 12 Hr
Serves: 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 lg pork shoulder butt (be sure it will fit in slow cooker)
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 md red onion, rough chopped
  • 4 c root beer, not diet; divided
  • 12 oz sweet chili sauce
  • red pepper flakes, optional
  • hot chili sauce, optional

Directions

  • Step 1
    Place pork in slow cooker and turn on low. Add in salt, pepper, onion, and 2 cups of root beer.
  • Step 2
    Cook on low for 8 to 12 hours depending on the size of the roast.
  • Step 3
    Cook until the pork is tender and can shred easily.
  • Step 4
    At dinnertime put 2 cups root beer in a saucepan along with an entire 12 oz jar of sweet chili sauce. Add a hot chili sauce or red pepper flakes for an extra kick if you'd like. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Shred pork.
  • Step 6
    Serve on toasted buns with the sauce.

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