Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Root Beer Pulled Pork

My mouth is instantly watering as I write this post and drool
over the picture. I love good pulled pork and it was not until
I made this that I had great pulled pork. It's smoky and sweet.
Root Beer has always been a favorite soda of mine. For a special
treat..... make a Root Beer float to go along with this meal.

Root Beer Pulled Pork

2 to 3 pounds pork loin or roast
2 cans of root beer
1 onion sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon root beer extract
1/2 cup good quality BBQ sauce
salt and pepper
dash of garlic powder
potato rolls

Place pork, onion, garlic and spices in stock pot pour root beer & extract
all over. Cook on low on stove top for 4 to 5 hours until meat falls apart.
Drain the liquid and stir in the BBQ sauce. Serve with broccoli
slaw and potato rolls. Enjoy!
"Note, this could also be done in a slow cooker. I do not own one. YIKES.
I might have to stop by Williams Sonoma and get one.


49 comments:

  1. The Tuscan HomeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I love your blog so much! I get the best ideas from you....you ROCK, girl! I will be making this soon! YUM! XOXO Liz

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  2. michelleFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Genius!!!!! My mouth was watering reading this!

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  3. Karen thisoldhouse2.comFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Rootbeer is my favorite too!! A & W rootbeer floats back when they had a drive-in in my home town. You know I'll give this recipe a try!

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  4. stephanieFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    That sounds amazing! And I love my crock pot :)

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  5. KirbyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I love the idea of this, rootbeer, Yum! My mouth is drooling right now too!

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  6. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    It is only 8:30 in the morning here and I. WANT. THAT. SANDWICH!

    Yummy!

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  7. CourtneyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    MMM, we make BBQ a LOT and have never tried a root beer recipe! Awesome, can't wait to try!!

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  8. MarthaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    mmm, perfect! I can almost taste it!

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  9. donna.burtonFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    This looks so good! I've used Coke before but not Root Beer. Can't wait to try this!

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  10. Sam W.February 23, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    amazing! my husband would love this so much. and i'd love the float to go with it :)

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  11. Jamie KubeczkaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I bet this taste delish.. I'll have to put my cooking skills to work on this one. Great recipe as always! Hope your having a great week! ;)

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  12. coolkidsFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I love pulled pork! This sounds awesome Val. You need a crock pot!!

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  13. Nicole-LynnFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Yum! My mouth is watering!

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  14. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Root beer, we love root beer! This looks awesome!
    Love my slow cooker!

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  15. At The Picket FenceFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Oh yummy yum yum! I love pulled pork,but I have never made it with root beer! Looks so good..and girl you have to go get you a slow-cooker. They are life changing, I tell ya!

    Heather@At The Picket Fence

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  16. laxsupermomFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    That sounds fantastic! I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes and this looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Noble VintageFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    what??? Val does not own a slow cooker? how can this be with all of your yummy food you show us? ;) These look awesome- I have been craving something like this. Bookmarkin it!
    p.s. I literally hummmed something like the hallelujah chorus when I saw it- he he!

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  18. ValFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Denise, Isn't it crazy??? I use my Le Creuset pot for everything. A slow cooker would be so handy. You will love this...Let me know what you think..... = )))

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  19. Julie HarwardFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    This sound really great...the flavor is wonderful :D

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  20. RoxanFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    This looks delicious - I'm sure the root beer adds a nice flavor and makes the pulled pork nice and tender!

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  21. jillian :: cornflake dreams.February 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    wow my mouth is watering! that looks so tasty!xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  22. TraciFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This looks soooo good! I like pulled pork a lot but I'm not a fan of root beer.

    I so wish I could've been a fly on Charlie's wall!!!

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  23. ValFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Traci, you could use any Cola...I bet even Sprite would be good.
    LOL, on Charlie's wall.

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  24. JennyFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This looks amazing. I do a coca cola baked ham that it is delicious, too!

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  25. SharstinFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    oh wow! i am in such a cooking rut right now! you are my inspiration! you are always coming up with the most delish recipes!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Oh boy! I will be trying this very soon! And I'll also be having a root beer float!

    MEGAN LAND
    xx

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  27. Pretty ZestyFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    YUM!!!!

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  28. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Oh yeah...That's a must try!

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  29. Susan at www.ugogrrl.comFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Okay Girl - We have a lot in common but.... I HATE root beer. However, I am sure I would love this pulled pork... and I would just have enjoy a Coke float with it!

    Susan www.ugogrrl.com

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  30. ValerieFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This sounds fantastic! I love root beer and I love pulled pork, so this is right up my alley!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    How funny, I'm planning to make slow cooker healthy pulled pork sandwiches tomorrow night. I just found your blog and LOVE it. I'll be adding you to my blogroll on Yummy Mummy - www.yummymummykitchen.com
    Thank you from your newest follower,
    Marina in Santa Barbara

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  32. DebbiedoosFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Seriously that is it? That looks awesome...I am so going to try this recipe. Thanks!!~ XO

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing!! I will have to try this!!! I love rootbeer anyways, and need a good excuse to use my slowcooker!

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  34. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry SauceFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I love pulled pork too, very interesting twist using root beer!

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  35. ShellbelleFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I have this recipe in a Family Reunion Cookbook, but have never made it and I LOVE root beer. I wondered how it would taste and now thanks to you, I'll definitely give it a whirl.

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  36. Golden Daily ScoopFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I HAVE to make this for my hubby, he will love it!!! Thx for sharing!

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  37. Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}February 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Root Beer, who would have though! Look SO GOOD! Making me hungry!
    Hugs girl!

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  38. CherylFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wow! Printing out the recipe so I can try it!!
    I have never heard of root beer extract . . . I can't believe you don't have a crock pot . . . you must go get one!!! They have them at Target for $20. :)
    xox
    cheryl

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  39. Lauren at Keep It SweetFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I LOVE my slow cooker, go get one!

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  40. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    LOOK AT YOU... YOU have tons of followers and YOU GET SO MANY COMMENTS on your posts..... GOOD FOR YOU!!!

    I so want to make this, and I think I will do it tomorrow or Sat. Where do you get root beer extract? can you email me: jenglamgirl@gmail.com LOVE YA! xo jen

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  41. CandaceFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I have been craving BBQ and this looks soooooo good. I'm wondering if I can find root beer extract....hmmmm!

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  42. Domestically DeficientFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love my slow cooker. You definitely need one!

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  43. AshleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh yum yum yum. We had Dr Pepper and red wine short ribs once and they were amazing. This sounds equally as good! XO

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  44. KylieFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks for swinging by my blog. This sandwich looks DELISH! MMMM... might need to try this out this weekend :)

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  45. EricaFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a fun combo! I so want to try this!!

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  46. MelanieMarch 5, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I love bbq. Being from the south there are a lot of ways to make it. Sweet, mustard, spicy, etc. This sounds great!

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  47. SMarch 29, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    mmmmmmm that looks so good!

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  48. Jackie KollApril 26, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I made this tonight and it was fantastic! I decided to just do it on the stove top and it was so tender. After putting the BBQ sauce on, I thought it was going to be a little dry and than I tasted it - it was ANYTHING buy dry. It was moist and so flavorful!!! My husband loved it!

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  49. DebbiedoosFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I thought I saw this one. I have not done it with the root beer. But you can bet I will soon.

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