Rootbeer Pulled Pork

Directions

1. 1
   Rub the roast all over with the salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large pan and sear all sides.
3. 3
   Place roast in a slow cooker with onion wedges, garlic and 1 cup root beer.
4. 4
   Set on low and cook for 8 hours (5 hours if you set it on high).
5. 5
   Remove pork to a plate and shred pork with two forks.
6. 6
   Prepare the sauce.
7. 7
   In a medium sauce pan, place the remaining 4 cups root beer, chili sauce, hot sauce, garlic and jalapeno pepper if using.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
9. 9
   Simmer on low for about 45 minutes stirring often until sauce thickens.
10. 10
    Toss the sauce into the shredded pork.
11. 11
    Serve on a toasted bun.
12. 12
    Enjoy.