Pulled Pork Taters

Name: Pulled Pork Taters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

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

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.