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Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork

A no-fuss, flavorful dish made with just three simple ingredients—perfect for busy days or feeding a crowd. This tender, juicy pulled pork is slow-cooked to perfection and easily customizable with your favorite BBQ sauce. Ideal for sandwiches, sliders, or tacos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, Meal Prep, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder boneless and trimmed
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup root beer or cola

Instructions
 

  • Place pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  • Pour root beer over the pork, then cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until fork-tender.
  • Drain most of the liquid and shred the pork using two forks.
  • Add BBQ sauce and mix until evenly coated.
  • Serve warm on buns, over rice, or in tacos.

Notes

Swap root beer for Dr Pepper or cola for a different depth of sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 15.6gProtein: 28.9gFat: 39.1gSaturated Fat: 13.8gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 387mgSugar: 14.4g
Keyword 3 ingredients, BBQ sauce, easy, pork shoulder, slow cooker