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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