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Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

August 2, 2014

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Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Dinner has never been easier or more delicious! Just four ingredients! Great for game day, busy weeknights, and potlucks!

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I’m so excited to share this easy slow cooker recipe with you all! This past week was the first week in FOREVER that we didn’t eat out during the week. Swim team is done for the year and our evenings are finally freed up. That is, until soccer starts this next week. Oh, well…

I am continually relying on my slow cooker to crank out meals on these busy weeknights – and weekends – because 1. I am so tired by the end of the day that my kids could just eat crackers and peanut butter and I’d be totally okay with it. 2. My husband  “insists” on home-cooked meals. and 3. My brain power gets sucked out by about noon so if I haven’t started dinner by that time, chances are good I won’t be able to think of anything that night.

Enter the slow cooker.

This is one of my favorite slow cooker meals because it’s a whopping three ingredients (four if you count the buns). Two of which I always have on hand – root beer and barbecue sauce.

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I grab some buns, whip up my Copycat KFC Coleslaw and bam – dinner is DONE. Oh, and did I mention that this pulled pork is killer?? I mean, SO good! You can also use this on chicken breasts. Just sub in equal weights and you’re good to go. Don’t have root beer? Try Dr. Pepper instead – also insanely delicious.

So here’s the crazy thing, you can’t.taste.the.root.beer. Promise.

It really does not taste like drinking a root beer when you bite into these sandwiches. However, root beer does seem to go quite well with them…

Now for the barbecue sauce. Here’s the thing – just use your favorite sauce and you can’t go wrong. If you like it a little spicy, use a spicy sauce, if you like a little molasses, go with a sauce with molasses. As long as you pick a barbecue sauce you love, you’re going to go crazy for this pulled pork.

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches - simple and delicious! An easy weeknight dinner recipe that everyone will love! | MomOnTimeout.com | #slowcooker #crockpot #sandiwch #dinner

So, I truly hope I’ve convinced you to give this recipe a try. Your family will thank you!

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Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Dinner has never been easier or more delicious! Just four ingredients! Great for game day, busy weeknights, and potlucks!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword pulled pork, slow cooker root beer pulled pork sandwiches
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 1 minute
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 396kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork roast 2 to 3 lb
  • 12 oz root beer 1 can - your favorite
  • 18 oz barbecue sauce 1 bottle - your favorite
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • coleslaw

Instructions

  • Place pork in slow cooker.
  • Pour root beer over the pork.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until it shreds easily with two forks.
  • Remove pork and shred it using two forks.
  • Drain liquid from slow cooker.
  • Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir in barbecue sauce.
  • Continue heating on low for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

There are lots of options when it comes to pork roasts. I have used a pork loin, shoulder and butt in this recipe and all work wonderfully. Boneless or bone-in are also fine. You just want to make sure your cut of meat fits comfortably in your slow cooker.
This recipe can be easily doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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Comments

  1. Ruby says

    October 10, 2017 at 1:25 AM

    Since I don’t like root beer, will Pulled Pork Sandwich with root beer turn out equally good if I used COKE or 7-UP instead of root beer?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 30, 2018 at 1:58 PM

      I haven’t tried it that way but I think coke would be the best choice out of those two.

      Reply
  2. Verna says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:41 PM

    I love your blog, Trish! I can always find a recipe that is easy and delicious. Have you ever tried this recipe using diet soda? I never have sugared sodas on hand (too sweet and syrupy when you’re used to diet soda) but I’d hate to ruin a great pork if diet sodas don’t work.

    Reply
  3. KP says

    October 9, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    Can I use diet root beer or diet Dr. Pepper? Can not wait to make this!

    Reply
  4. Chris Casey says

    August 18, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Dear Trish, I see this was posted back in 2014; I love it and will make it often. Just a sad not for you; I am 70 now, have raised 2 sons, had 4 businesses of my own and am now retired. The bad news is , your days will now change much when your kids a no longer home etc. My mind is still mostly gone my noon ! Just say in” XXXOOO

    Reply
  5. MiKayla says

    February 22, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Quick question, I’m still new at this cooking thing as I didn’t grow up being taught and am now a stay at home wife who needs to cook lol. I’m learning as I go but anyway back to the question: I have found a couple of different recipes for this and yours says 6hrs on low and the other says 10hrs on low? Is this dependent on the size of meat you are cooking?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 22, 2017 at 10:41 AM

      Probably that’s the case 🙂 My cooking directions are based on my recipe so if you use my recipe, follow my directions. And vice versa. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    January 8, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    Hi. Can you recommend a good bbq sauce? So many out there.

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    July 21, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    Wow! These sandwiches are fabulous!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 3, 2016 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks Liz! One of our favorites!

      Reply
  8. Andrea says

    January 31, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Can you cook this on high?

    Reply
  9. Brenda says

    January 14, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Thank you so much for this recipe and the KFC coleslaw recipe. What a delicious meal. Kids and husband loved it. We all ate way too much! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 19, 2016 at 3:13 PM

      So glad to hear it Brenda! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Renee says

    July 14, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Made this tonight and it was great! Kids loved it. Doubled the recipe, used pork shoulder/butt, and cook for 6 hours on low. Added bbq cause to taste (I don’t like too much bbq sauce on my sliders). Thanks for the great recipe!!

    Reply
  11. Alina says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Yum! I made these and used your KFC coleslaw copycat recipe AND IT WAS AMAZING! Seriously! I can’t wait to make these again for a family get together!

    Reply
  12. Tracy says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Your autoplay ads are extremely annoying!

    Reply
  13. Judi James says

    December 29, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Pulled pork is always awesome in a slowcooker! I use rootbeer & bbq sauce but always add a package of dried onion soup mix. This is also yummy with Coke or Dr. Pepper.

    Reply
  14. Amy Huntley@theidearoom.net says

    December 28, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    This looks amazingly delicious and easy to make!

    Reply
  15. Kim Pugliano says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Holy wow. You were not kidding about the coleslaw. Crazy!!! And the pulled pork-my husband was so baffled that it was so delicious and not made his way. Score one for the wife!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:15 AM

      So good right? I am so glad you gave this recipe a try Kim! Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  16. Diana - Life in German. says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Stopping over via the link up.. Oh, how I wish I owned a slow cooker! (and that they sold Root Beer in Germany)

    Reply
    • Verna says

      October 9, 2017 at 10:33 PM

      If you are still in Germany, try using Schpaetze (not sure of spelling, but its basically half cola and half lemonade). It is delicious in this recipe!!

      Reply
  17. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    August 14, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Everything about this is calling my name!! I’m thinking it needs to be made in my near future! 🙂 Yum!

    Reply
  18. Nina says

    August 11, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Making this right now! Just a quick question…do I toss the root beer before adding the bbq sauce, or do I mix some of it in? Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 11, 2014 at 2:24 PM

      I toss the root beer but you can save some and check for consistency after you stir in the bbq sauce. If you want a little wetter, you can add a couple tablespoons of the root beer. Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    YUMMMMM! I’m obsessed with my crockpot. Thank you for this recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    August 10, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I adore my Slow Cooker too! Love the addition of coleslaw on these fabulous sandwiches. Totally tops it off!

    Reply
  21. Farica says

    August 8, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Saw you on the Tater Tots n Jello party!! This looks super yummy!! Will be following you from now on! So glad I found you!!! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    August 7, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Root Beer? I love the wild and crazy. I know all kinds of ‘different” sauces work with pulled pork. I have to try this one. And yeah, the slow cooker is our friend on busy days.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 7, 2014 at 4:39 PM

      Totally works Carol so definitely give it a try! Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

    August 6, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I’ve made pulled pork like this so many times – always perfect! I love the slow cooker! And I still want to make your KFC cole slaw – the best cole slaw ever!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 7, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      Thanks Lindsay! Yep, this is the only way to do pulled pork – sooo easy!

      Reply
  24. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    August 6, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    I loved pulled pork! Especially when I can put it in the crock pot and forget about it!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 7, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      That’s the best kind Julianne! Same here 🙂 Thank you girl!

      Reply
  25. Kelly says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    These look fantastic, Trish! I loved that you made it in the slow cooker too – perfect for those busy nights or when you don’t feel like turning on your oven 🙂

    Reply
  26. Liz says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Lovely recipes. Thank you. Take a break and pamper yourself a little. You deserve it.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      You’re too sweet – thank you Liz!

      Reply
  27. marcie says

    August 3, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I’m with you…if I haven’t thought about dinner by noon, I’m in trouble. Making breakfast sandwiches every night isn’t ok, is it? My family loves pulled pork, and these sandwiches look so nice and saucy! It’s all about the creamy coleslaw on top for me, too. These look delicious! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      I am so bad. I have to have a plan or else I suck 🙂 Thanks for the pin Marcie!

      Reply
  28. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    They look amazing Trish! There’s nothing like a good pulled pork sandwich. I love making them with root beer, or cola. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks Melanie! Yep, you can use pretty much anything and it tastes great. Thanks for the pin girl!

      Reply
  29. Serene @ House of Yumm says

    August 2, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Yum!! These look fantastic! Such an easy to throw together dinner for the family. School and soccer is fast approaching here too and I need all the help I can get making sure I feed everyone! Can’t wait to try this one out 🙂

    Reply

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