ROOT BEER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

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My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me. At potlucks and family dinners, nobody can get enough of this root beer-braised version. -Carolyn Palm, Radcliff, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
12 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add root beer; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.