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Recipe: 3 Ingredient Pulled Pork

by Michael Fouts, RD | Oct 9, 2024

3 Ingredient Pulled Pork

 

Skill Level

Easy

Time

3-6 Hrs

Serves

8

 

Calories

276

Protein

25g

Fat

3g

Carbs

37g

Equipment Needed

    • Slow Cooker (4 qt or larger)
    • Cutting Board

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. Pork Tenderloin (can also use pork shoulder or butt)
    • 1 can root beer (354ml / 12 oz.) – can be diet, or regular
    • 3/4 bottle (9 oz.) barbecue sauce
    • 8 Hamburger buns

    Instructions

    Step 1

    Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker and pour the can of root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3, or until pork shreds easily with a fork.

    Step 2

    Remove cooked pork to cutting board, and drain and discard the root beer. Shred pork and return it to the slow cooker.

    Step 3

    Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and stir to combine. Serve immediately or keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve. Serve on hamburger buns.

    Notes About Recipe

    • Nutritional Information based on 1 bun, 1/8 portion of pulled pork, and regular root beer
    • This goes great with coleslaw, an easy recipe is below:

    Simple Coleslaw (4 servings, 1 serving = 1⁄2 cup or 125 ml):

    • 1 package coleslaw mix (~ 400g), or combine the following: 2 cups cabbage (shredded), 1 carrot (shredded), 2 green onions (chopped), 1/8 cup green pepper (chopped)
    • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise OR 2 tbsp oil and vinegar to taste
    • Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste

     

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