Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

When my friend, Sarah, told me that making pulled pork in the slow-cooker was a breeze, I didn't realize that it REALLY is as easy as 1-2-3. For a girl who is still clutching at her meat-cooking training wheels, easy is much appreciated. Especially with such a delicious outcome.

I can't stress the ease of this recipe enough. Is it gourmet? Perhaps not. (And really, if you're looking for your pulled pork to be gourmet, your problems are beyond my help.) But coupled with the Smitten Kitchen Coleslaw that dear roommate made, this is the kind of easy weeknight meal that leaves you full, happy, and able to enjoy the remaining hours of your evening.

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 (4 pound) pork butt
1 (12 ounce) bottle of root beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle of your most favorite barbeque sauce (or make your own. that's easy, too)
4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted

Directions:
Place the pork butt in the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour the root beer over the pork. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours on LOW.

When the pork is done, it will tear away from the bone easily. Pull the meat off the bone, and then drain it well. Stir in about 2/3 of the barbeque sauce (less if you don't like a heavy sauce on your meat) and let sit for another 45 minutes on the WARM function of the slow cooker.

Serve on buns with additional barbeque sauce, coleslaw, hot sauce, and any other additions your heart may desire.