Sweet And Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pour ginger ale over the pork and onions, and cook on low heat for 12 hours.
Recipe Summary Sweet And Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This is a sweet and savory pulled pork that combines many techniques for the best flavor. The slow cooker makes the meat fall off the bone!
Ingredients | Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipes With Ginger Ale1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast1 cup root beer2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar2 teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika½ teaspoon dry mustard½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon celery salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg⅓ cup balsamic vinegar1 ½ cups root beer1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey¼ cup brown sugar1 tablespoon olive oil¾ cup prepared barbecue sauce10 hamburger buns, splitDirectionsPlace the pork shoulder roast into a large plastic bag, pour 1 cup of root beer over the meat, and squeeze out all the air from the bag. Seal the bag closed, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight.The next day, mix together the light brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl.Remove the meat from the marinade, and shake off the excess. Rub the meat all over with the spice mixture, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.Mix together the balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of root beer, whiskey, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the sugar dissolves.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the meat on all sides until the meat develops a brown crust, about 3 minutes per side. Place the seared meat into a slow cooker. Pour the balsamic vinegar-root beer mixture over the meat, set the slow cooker to High, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred with 2 forks. Discard the bones and all but 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded meat to the cooker, mix in the barbecue sauce, and let sit on Low until ready to serve. Serve piled on buns.Info | Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipes With Ginger Aleprep:
20 mins
cook:
6 hrs 15 mins
additional:
8 hrs 30 mins
total:
15 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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