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Ingredients
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1 (3 ½) pound boneless pork shoulder
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8 fluid ounces root beer
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
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Pat pork shoulder dry and place in a slow cooker. Pour root beer over pork.
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Mix together brown sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle on top of pork and rub lightly until entire surface of pork is coated.
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Cook on Low for 5 hours. Switch to High and continue cooking until meat is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork, about 3 hours more.
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Carefully remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Drizzle some liquid from the slow cooker over pork to moisten.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 14 | |
Calories 170 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 537mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 25mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 200mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.