Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Name: Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin or roast (about 2 pounds), cut in half; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1 can (12 ounces) root beer; 1 bottle (4 ounces) liquid smoke; 1 cup Sassy Sauce, recipe follows, or your favorite barbeque sauce; 8 hamburger buns; Spicy bread and butter pickle chips, for serving; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 pork tenderloin or roast (about 2 pounds), cut in half
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 can (12 ounces) root beer
1 bottle (4 ounces) liquid smoke
1 cup Sassy Sauce, recipe follows, or your favorite barbeque sauce
8 hamburger buns
Spicy bread and butter pickle chips, for serving
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Place the pork tenderloin or roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle with the seasoning salt.
2
Pour the root beer and liquid smoke over the top.
3
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
4
Once the pork is done, remove from the pan and shred with a fork.
5
Place into a bowl and add in the Sassy Sauce, as well as 1/2 cup of the juice from the slow cooker.
6
Serve on a bun with bread and butter pickles.
7
To make the sauce, add the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and to a medium saucepan.
8
Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
9
Remove and serve with pulled pork sandwiches.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork tenderloin or roast (about 2 pounds), cut in half, 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, 1 can (12 ounces) root beer, 1 bottle (4 ounces) liquid smoke, and more.

Yes, Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich

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