A wonderfully easy, exceptionally tender pulled pork recipe. The meat literally falls off the bone and the marinade adds an excellent flavor that can complement any BBQ sauce. This recipe is great if you’re looking for a make-ahead meal. Pulled pork is great served on fresh baked rolls or pita bread with sharp cheddar cheese and coleslaw. You can serve the pork as is or mix in your favorite BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
- ¼ cup mustard, or to taste
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons crushed garlic, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 pounds pork picnic roast
- ¾ cup water (Optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Mix beer, mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl until honey is dissolved. Pour a small amount of the beer marinade into a slow cooker; add pork. Pour remaining marinade over pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning pork occasionally.
Step 2
Cook pork on Low in the slow cooker for 8 hours, basting occasionally. Add water if the pork becomes dry. Drop onion around pork and continue to cook until pork is very tender, about 2 hours more.
Step 3
Pull and shred pork with two forks, discarding any pieces of fat. Transfer pork to a serving dish. Skim remaining onion from the slow cooker using a sieve and add to pork.
Cook’s Notes:
If frozen, thaw the pork roast in your refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 422 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat8g | 42% |
Cholesterol108mg | 36% |
Sodium786mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 18% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium479mg | 10% |
*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.
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