Root Beer Pulled Pork
Enjoy easy and flavorful Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork, deliciously seasoned and ready to serve as pork sliders at your next family gathering or outdoor event. Ideal for summer celebrations or simple weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound pork shoulder - cut into chunks
- 1 cup Root Beer or Dr. Pepper
- 1 onion - sliced
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar - packed
- 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 16 ounces BBQ sauce
Instructions
Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork
- Cut the pork shoulder into chunks.
- Combine the minced garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Dry rub it onto the pork.
- Add the sliced onions into the Instant Pot, followed by the cup of Root Beer.
- Place the chunks of pork shoulder into the pot and close the lid.
- Pressure cook on MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 45 minutes.
- Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before removing the lid.
- Remove the pork and onions from the liquid and shred pork using two forks or by using a hand mixer.
- Stir in the desired amount of BBQ sauce.
- Serve.
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork
- Pat dry the pork shoulder.
- Combine the garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once mixed, rub the mixture on all surfaces of the pork.
- Place the prepared meat in the slow cooker and top with the sliced onions.
- Pour root beer on top of the seasoned meat.
- Add the barbecue sauce to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
- Use two forks to shred the pork. Discard any fat and bone.
- Stir the pork and serve as desired.
Notes
When using the pressure cooker to make pulled pork, allow a natural release of 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure. Releasing pressure before then will dry out the meat and make it tough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 1426kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 106gFat: 97gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 52gCholesterol: 408mgSodium: 907mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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