Root Beer Pulled Pork Sammy's

Three unimportant things to know before I begin this post.

1. I hate the taste of Root Beer. Always have, probably always will.
2. Hubs said that this is the best pulled pork sandwich he has ever eaten.
3. Almost everyone in my family older than the age of 50 pronounces Root Beer like Rught Beer. Maybe it's a southern thing? Maybe it's just a family thing? I dunno.
4. Be assured that I broke the cycle.

This is a wonderful recipe and I can't wait to serve it to friends and family during our next get-together. It would go great with a side of potato salad. I'm already dreaming of summer bbq's and picnics. (looking off into space with a dreamy smile)

Now the recipe...

ROOT BEER PULLED PORK

Ingredients:
1 - 1 to 3 lb. pork roast
2 - tablespoons grill mates pork rub
2 - cups root beer
1 - small onion, cubed
2 - cloves of garlic, chopped
2 - teaspoons liquid smoke
1 - 18 oz. bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce

Directions:
Rinse the pork roast off with water and rub two tablespoons of pork rub on roast ensuring that you cover the entire roast.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Make sure the skillet is hot and sear all sides of the roast.

Remove roast from pan and add to the crockpot. Add the onion, garlic, 1 tsp. of liquid smoke, and 1 cup of root beer.

Cover the crockpot and cook on low 5 - 6 hours. When done, remove the roast and discard the liquid and onions.

Shred the pork into pieces using two forks.

Add the remaining cup of root beer, bbq sauce, and remaining tsp. of liquid smoke. Stir to combine.

Cook the shredded meat an additional hour on low.

Enjoy!