SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches image

Foolproof and wonderfully delicious describe my barbecue pork recipe. Just four ingredients and a slow cooker make a fabulous dish with little effort. -Sarah Johnson, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 Hormel lemon-garlic pork loin filet (about 1-1/3 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juice in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.