Shelly's Recipe

PULLED PORK WITH ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE

Category: Sandwiches

1 (3-4 lb.) Pork Sirloin roast
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 1/4 cup root beer (NOT DIET)
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 cups root beer
1 bottle Heinz chili sauce
Several dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional)
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices

If necessary, cut roast to fit into crockery cooker. Sprinkle meat with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet brown roast on all sides in hot oil. Drain. Transfer meat to a large crockery cooker. Add onions, the 1 1/4 cup root beer and garlic. Cover; cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan combine the 3 cups of root beer and bottled chili sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups. Add hot pepper sauce if desired.

When meat if finished cooking, using two forks, pull meat apart into shreds right in the crock pot. To serve, line buns, either plain or toasted, with lettuce leaves and tomato slices, if desired. Add meat and onions, then spoon on sauce. I would recommend a sturdy bun or roll.