Sweet & Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
1- @5lb bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 can root beer
Pork shoulder and root beer. Seal in large plastic bag to marinate 6hrs to overnight in refrigerator.
Next day - Mix together
2 1/2t brown sugar
2t kosher salt (or less if using table salt)
1/2t black pepper
1 1/2t paprika
1/2t dry mustard
1/2t onion powder
1/4t garlic salt
1/4t celery salt
1/4t cinnamon
1/4t ginger
1/4t nutmeg
Remove Meat from marinade - shaking off excess. Rub above spice mixture over meat- wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30min -to- 2 hrs.
Mix together:
1/3c balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2c root beer,(I used the whole can) 1 1/2 ounces whiskey(used a full nip bottle), 1/4c brown sugar. Mix until sugar dissolves.
Heat olive oil in pan over med-high to sear pork shoulder on all sides until meat browns(@3min each side)
Place pork shoulder into slow cooker - pour vinegar/root beer mixture into cooker - set to high for 6-8 hours.
Shred with forks(discard bones) return to slow cooker with @1cup cooking liquid (save the rest to use if needed).Mix in barbecue sauce @1 cup and keep on low heat in cooker to serve.
(Found this recipe on the allrecipe site and it’s great - a definite [plan ahead] recipe for the Superbowl, etc. the root beer marinade is a great touch and no one will figure it out until you tell them:))
YUM! I gotta try your pulled pork....