A&W Root Beer Pulled Pork

"A Hearty Meal for the Trail"

This rich, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder is coated in a bold homemade BBQ dry rub and slow-cooked in flavourful root beer and spices. The result? Tender, fall-apart pulled pork packed with deep, mouthwatering flavour in every bite. Irresistibly delicious and incredibly satisfying, this make-ahead meal is perfect for feeding a crowd, freezing for later, or enjoying right away.

Ingredients

· 3–4 lb boneless pork shoulder

· 2 onions, sliced

· 2 cans A&W Root Beer

· Bone Dust BBQ Spice

Instructions:

1. Generously rub the pork shoulder with Bone Dust BBQ Spice. For the best flavor, season the pork the day before and refrigerate overnight.

2. Spread the sliced onions in the bottom of a roasting pan large enough to hold the pork shoulder. Place the pork on top of the onions and pour in the root beer.

3. Cover tightly with foil and cook in a 300°F oven for 4–6 hours, or until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Slow cooker option: Cook on low for 4–6 hours.

4. Once tender, shred the pork using two forks. Mix in your favorite BBQ sauce and an extra sprinkle of Bone Dust seasoning, if desired.

5. Pile the pulled pork high on a bun and top with coleslaw if you like a little extra crunch and tang.

Bone Dust BBQ Spice

· ½ cup paprika

· ¼ cup chili powder

· 3 tbsp salt

· 2 tbsp ground coriander

· 2 tbsp garlic powder

· 2 tbsp sugar

· 2 tbsp curry powder

· 2 tbsp mustard powder

· 1 tbsp pepper

· 1 tbsp basil

· 1 tbsp thyme

· 1 tbsp cumin

· Pinch of cayenne pepper

Bold smoky flavour with tender, mouthwatering goodness — exactly what every cowboy or cowgirl needs on the dusty trail!