Pulled Pork Taters

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Updated on Aug. 25, 2023

This recipe is as hearty as it gets—part barbecued pork, part potatoes, but completely delicious. My family can't get enough of this comforting, warm-you-up baked potato dish. —Shannon Harris, Tyler, Texas

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  • Pulled Pork Taters

    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 6 hours
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1 cup root beer
    • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    • 6 large russet potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon cold water
    • 6 tablespoons butter
    • 6 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • Thinly sliced green onions, optional

    Directions

    1. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine the ketchup, root beer, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper and mustard; pour over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
    2. Meanwhile, scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° until tender, 50-55 minutes.
    3. Remove pork; shred meat with 2 forks and set aside. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a large saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Return shredded meat to cooking juices; heat through.
    4. With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff with a fork. Top each with butter, pork mixture and sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, green onions.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 795 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 1677mg sodium, 89g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 7g fiber), 44g protein.

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