3 Ingredient Pulled Pork
Skill Level
Easy
Time
3-6 Hrs
Serves
8
Calories
276
Protein
25g
Fat
3g
Carbs
37g
Equipment Needed
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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