Pulled Pork with Root Beer Sauce

By Dianne_H

Ingredients

• 1 2 1/2 to 3 pound pork sirloin roast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 medium onions, cut into think wedges
• 1 cup root beer*
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 cups root beer (two 12-ounce cans or bottles)*
• 1 cup bottled chili sauce
• Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 8 to 10 hamburger buns, split (toasted, if desired)
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on all sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Transfer meat to cooker. Add onions, the 1 cup root beer, and garlic.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan, combine the 3 cups of root beer and the chili sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups. If desired, add hot pepper sauce.

4. Transfer meat to a cutting board or serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, remove onions from cooking juices and place on a serving platter. Discard juices. Using 2 forks, pul meat apart into shreds. Put shredded meat back into the crock pot and cover with the meat sauce. Stir until well blended.