Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender pulled pork is slow-cooked with root beer, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, and black pepper, creating a sweet, warmly spiced flavor with a rich finish. Pile it onto Hawaiian sweet bread for satisfying sandwiches, ideal for an easy family meal or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat pork shoulder dry; place in a slow cooker. Pour root beer over pork.
- 2
Combine brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl; sprinkle over the pork and lightly rub until the entire surface is coated.
- 3
Cook on Low for 5 hours; increase heat to High and continue cooking until pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more.
- 4
Carefully transfer pork to a platter; shred with 2 forks. Drizzle some cooking liquid over pork to moisten.
- Calories 222.62 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 14.44 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 18.67 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.0 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.27 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 237.21 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.62 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 14.43 g --
- Added Sugars 2.11 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 65.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 51.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Root Beer Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is made with 11 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Brown Sugar, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 222.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork healthy?
- Root Beer Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 222.62 calories and 14.44 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 237.21 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.27 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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