🐷 ROOT BEER BBQ PULLED PORK FREEZER MEAL!

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork Butt Roast (trim excess fat, cut into 2‑3 large pieces to fit freezer bag)
• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 large Onion (thinly sliced)
• 12 ounces Zevia Root Beer (sugar‑free, chilled)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (smooth)
• 1/3 cup Ketchup (regular or low‑sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt (plus to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 bag Freezer‑Safe Zip‑Top Bag (large enough for pork and liquid)
• 1 container Freezer‑Safe Container (for the sauce, 1‑qt size)

Instructions

1. Prepare Pork and Onion

   Trim excess fat from the pork butt roast, then cut it into 2‑3 pieces that will fit comfortably in a large freezer zip‑top bag. Slice the onion thinly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Bag the Pork with Onion and Root Beer

   Place the pork pieces and sliced onion into the freezer bag. Pour the 12 oz Zevia root beer over the meat, seal the bag removing as much air as possible, and label with date.

   Time: PT3M

3. Make the Barbecue Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Freeze the Sauce

   Transfer the sauce to the freezer‑safe container, seal tightly, label, and place in the freezer alongside the pork bag.

   Time: PT2M

5. Thaw and Cook

   When ready to eat, thaw the pork bag and sauce container overnight in the refrigerator. Empty the contents into a slow cooker, add the sauce, and cook on low for 8 hours (or 4 hours on high) until the meat is fork‑tender.

   Time: PT8H

6. Shred and Serve

   Remove the pork from the cooking liquid, shred with two forks, and return to the sauce. Mix well and serve on buns, tacos, or over rice.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cleanup

   Wash all utensils, bowls, and the slow cooker insert. Wipe down countertops.

   Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

1 g