Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Name: Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Black Pepper; 3.5 lb Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast; 3 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tbsp Paprika; 8 fl oz Root Beer; 1 tbsp Salt

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Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork turns a well-marbled shoulder into juicy shreds infused with gentle caramel notes from soda and a warmly spiced rub. The brown sugar, cumin, and paprika create a balanced sweetness and subtle smokiness that shines in sandwiches or tacos. Serve it for casual weekend gatherings, game days, or an easy make-ahead dinner.

Prep15 mins
Cook8 hrs
Serves14
DifficultyEasy

1

Pat the pork shoulder dry and place it in a slow cooker. Pour the root beer over the pork.
2

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano; sprinkle the mixture over the pork and gently rub until the entire surface is coated.
3

Cook on Low for 5 hours; then increase the heat to High and continue cooking until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more.
4

Carefully move the pork to a platter and shred it with 2 forks. Drizzle some of the cooking liquid over the pork to moisten.