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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe With 3-Ingredients Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 hours
  • Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy and flavorful Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork recipe requires just three main ingredients and uses root beer for a unique twist to tenderize and add a subtle sweetness to the meat. Perfect for a hands-off slow cooker meal, it produces juicy, shreddable pork with classic BBQ flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork butt
  • 18 ounces sweet BBQ sauce
  • 12 ounces root beer
  • 10 ounces sweet BBQ sauce (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pork: Add the 3 pounds of boneless pork butt to your slow cooker, ensuring the meat fits comfortably inside.
  2. Add Liquids: Pour 12 ounces of root beer evenly over the pork to help tenderize the meat and infuse a subtle sweetness.
  3. Add BBQ Sauce: Pour 18 ounces of sweet BBQ sauce over the pork and root beer mixture to coat the meat and enhance flavor.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Close the lid securely and cook the pork on the low heat setting of your slow cooker for 9 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and shreddable.
  5. Drain and Shred: Once cooked, open the lid carefully and drain the cooking liquid. Remove the pork and shred it using two forks until it reaches your desired texture.
  6. Optional Sauce Reduction: For enhanced flavor, pour the drained liquid into a saucepan and simmer on the stovetop until it reduces by approximately 50%. Drizzle the reduced sauce back over the shredded pork before serving.
  7. Serve: Optionally top with the reserved 10 ounces of sweet BBQ sauce for extra moisture and flavor. Serve hot as a main dish.

Notes

  • Reducing the cooking liquid enhances the concentration of flavors; pour some of the reduced sauce back onto the shredded pork for tenderness and added taste.
  • This recipe works best with a boneless pork butt for easy shredding and consistent cooking.
  • Root beer helps tenderize the meat and adds a unique sweetness; alternatives like cola can be used but may alter flavor.
  • Leftover pulled pork can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/crock-pot-bbq-pulled-pork-recipe-with-3-ingredients-recipe/