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Root Beer Pulled Pork with Slaw

Root Beer Pulled Pork with Slaw

For your next cookout, make Root Beer Pulled Pork with Slaw. With the help of your slow cooker, this recipe takes little time to prep.

Ingredients

Pulled Pork

  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. garlic salt
  • 1 (3-4 lb.) whole boneless center cut pork loin
  • 1 (12 oz.) can root beer
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 kaiser rolls, split

Classic Slaw

  • 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 (8.5 oz.) package coleslaw mix

Instructions

Pulled Pork

  1. In a small bowl, combine salt, chili powder and garlic salt. Rub mixture over all sides of the pork loin. Transfer to slow cooker. Add root beer, cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  2. Remove pork and reserve 1 cup of juices, discarding the rest. Shred and return to slow cooker with reserved juices. Add BBQ sauce. Cover and cook 30 minutes, until heated through. Serve on rolls.

Classic Slaw

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and salt. Add coleslaw mix to a large bowl. Top with sauce and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.