ROOT BEER PULLED PORK NACHOS

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I count on my slow cooker to do the honors when I have a house full of summer guests. Teenagers especially love DIY nachos. Try cola, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda if you're not into root beer. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 8h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola
12 cups tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Optional: Pico de gallo, chopped green onions and sliced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork roast and root beer. Cook, covered, on low 8-9 hours, until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm., To serve, drain pork. Layer tortilla chips with pork, cheese, tomatoes and optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.