Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pulled pork slow-cooked with a mix of brown sugar, garlic, and spices for a sweet and tangy result.
Ingredients
- 1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
- 1 cup root beer
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups root beer
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces whiskey 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce 10 hamburger buns, split