Razzle-Dazzle Root Beer Pork

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

Root beer has been a beloved drink for generations; but did you know you can use it as a secret ingredient when cooking meat? That's right! We've got something your Granny didn't tell you. This succulent Razzle-Dazzle Root Beer Pork is the best of the best, because it uses your favorite soda in a whole new way. With explosive sweet flavor, your guests will want second and third helpings, every time this hits the table.

What You'll Need

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (3-pound) boneless pork butt or shoulder roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (12-ounce) can root beer
2 (12-ounce) bottles chili sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 (8-inch) round corn bread, cut into wedges

What to Do

In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder; rub mixture over meat. In a large skillet over high heat, heat oil; sear pork on all sides.
Place a steamer insert or foil collar in a 6-quart or larger pressure cooker/Instant Pot. Place meat on the insert, fat side up. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except corn bread; pour over pork.
Securely lock lid and over high heat, bring to full pressure; reduce heat just enough to maintain pressure for 60 minutes. Perform a quick release. Check to ensure meat is very tender. If not, place lid on loosely and simmer until fork-tender. Remove meat to a cutting board and pull apart into chunks. (Do not shred.)
Remove steamer insert. Skim fat from sauce and stir meat back into sauce. Serve meat chunks and gravy with the cornbread.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

Want to bake your own corn bread? Go ahead and pick up a package of all-in-one corn bread mix and bake it according to the package instructions.
For more amazing pork dinners, try our "Unstuffed" Stuffed Cheesy Pork Chops, or our Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.
Love cooking with root beer? Make this Chocolate Surprise Cake for a recipe where root beer really shines!

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justme

Feb 17, 2024

I am unable to move a recipe from the "My List" folder to the "My Folder" folder.

J Keith

Feb 18, 2020

Sounds Great. Can you use a slow-cooker or oven and if so How?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 21, 2020

Hi there! Sear meat per instructions then place in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients per instructions. Cover with lid and heat on low 8 to 10 hours or until meat pulls apart easily. Hope this helps!