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Root Beer Pulled Pork

Jordan Hanger

Root Beer Pulled Pork

Sweet, smoky, and incredibly tender, this Root Beer Pulled Pork from ambassador Jordan Hanger, puts a fun twist on classic smoked pork. A 24-hour root beer marinade adds a subtle sweetness before the pork is seasoned, smoked low and slow, and finished with a splash of fresh root beer, butter, and brown sugar for rich, flavorful pulled pork.

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Prep

24 hours 15 minutes

Cook time

8–10 hours

Pellets

Gourmet Pellets

Serves

10–12

Steps

  1. Place the pork butt in a large food-safe container or bag and pour the 2-liter bottle of root beer over it. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the pork once or twice if needed.
  2. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the root beer. Pat the pork completely dry, then generously coat all sides with BBQ rub.
  3. Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Place the pork directly on the grates and smoke until a deep bark forms and the internal temperature reaches 165–175°F, about 5–6 hours.
  4. Transfer the pork to a large foil pan or wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil. Add ½ cup fresh root beer, butter, and brown sugar, then seal tightly.
  5. Return the wrapped pork to the smoker and continue cooking at 250°F until it reaches 200–205°F and a probe slides into the meat with very little resistance.
  6. Remove from the smoker and keep wrapped. Rest for at least 1 hour, preferably 1–2 hours.
  7. Remove the bone and shred the pork. Toss with some of the reserved juices and BBQ sauce, if desired.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bone-in pork butt, 8–10 lbs
  • 1 (2-liter) bottle root beer, divided
  • ½ cup BBQ rub
  • Butter, for wrapping
  • Brown sugar, for wrapping
  • BBQ sauce, optional

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