Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos

Name: Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds); 1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola; 12 cups tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; Optional: Pico de gallo, chopped green onions and sliced jalapeno peppers

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8 hours YIELD: 12 servings.

I count on my slow cooker to do the honors when I have a house full of summer guests. Teenagers especially love DIY nachos. Try cola, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda if you’re not into root beer. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola
12 cups tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Optional: Pico de gallo, chopped green onions and sliced jalapeno peppers

Directions

1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork roast and root beer. Cook, covered, on low 8-9 hours, until meat is tender.
2. Remove roast; cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm.
3. To serve, drain pork. Layer tortilla chips with pork, cheese, tomatoes and optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 391 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

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