Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

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Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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  1. Place 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 398.42 Kcal (1668 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.87g 12%
Cholesterol 35.39mg 12%
Sodium 987.56mg 41%
Potassium 237.66mg 5%
Total Carbs 65.5g 22%
Sugars 34.15g 137%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 6%
Protein 16.42g 33%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 60.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.75 Kcal (736 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.47g 12%
Cholesterol 15.61mg 12%
Sodium 435.62mg 41%
Potassium 104.83mg 5%
Total Carbs 28.89g 22%
Sugars 15.06g 137%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 6%
Protein 7.24g 33%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 26.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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