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Bake at 400\u00b0 until tender, 50-55 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."}],"recipeYield":"6 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 795 calories","fatContent":"29g fat (18g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"145mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1677mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"89g carbohydrate (24g sugars","fiberContent":"7g fiber)","proteinContent":"44g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":9,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dearcat"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was excellent when made without the hot sauce and cheese. Sour cream was optional.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shecooksalot"},"reviewBody":"Made this today and it was excellent!!! We used it more as a pulled pork sandwich than over the potatoes. Looking forward to trying it over potatoes!! I cut out 1\/2 the salt (used only 1 tsp) and the flavor was still excellent. Another bonus, my kids didn't even notice the onion (which is rare!)If you're needing to shred boneless meat for a recipe, an excellent tip that I've found is to put it in your stand mixer. Shreds like a dream and in no time flat. Makes recipes like this a little easier. Will definately be making again, soon!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Feen"},"reviewBody":"I followed this recipe to a T to use as pulled pork sandwiches. It cooked up nicely, and the texture was good but the flavor was too heavy with root beer, even after cooking it so long.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"123Lon"},"reviewBody":"
Leaving out the salt and using low sodium for the other ingredients would help lower the sodium content of this recipe. My question is, what could be used in place of root beer soda? I see sugar isn't listed in the nutrition facts.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"66stang"},"reviewBody":"Made exactly as it called for until shredding it, put my own homemade BBQ sauce in with a little water and let it cook down. My family loved it. 8 and 10 year old were skeptical because of the meat on top of the potato but tried anyway and loved it. Would also be good to try brushing the outside with oil and coating it with favorite seasoning. I like \"potato toppers\" in the seasoning package.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsByrd"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely amazing!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rrvaughan"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is DELICIOUS! I have a shredded beef BBQ recipe that is awesome. This is along the same line. It has a little hint of BBQ, but really has a different flavor. The pork was juicy and easy to shred. Definitely one to keep and make again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"vacrafty1"},"reviewBody":"I had this at a church lunchon and it was a meal in itself. Had very good flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kennedy22"},"reviewBody":"I had about a cup of leftover pulled pork and found this recipe.... other than having the pulled pork already made I followed the recipe and it's already in my cookbook. My husband loved it!! Said I could make them anytime... 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