ROOT BEER PORK LOIN RECIPES

Steps:

• Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add root beer; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve on rolls.
  Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Steps:

• Remove the membrane from the rack of ribs (see cook’s tip).Season both sides of the ribs with the rub, then cut between the bones to separate into four portions to fit into the inner pot.Add the root beer and ribs to the inner pot of the Quick Cooker. Lock the lid, select the BEEF/PORK setting, and press START.When the timer is up, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes. Press the steam-release button to release any remaining pressure. Remove the ribs and keep warm.* Press CANCEL.Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) of the juices in the inner pot.* Stir together the barbecue sauce and reserved juices in the Quick Cooker, select the SEAR setting, and press START. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.* Press CANCEL. Brush the ribs with ½ cup (125 mL) of the sauce. Serve the remaining sauce with the ribs.