Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Just a few days ago I said to my mom "you know I never use my slow cooker, I know it is a great way to cook without heating up the whole house, I really need to find some recipes to try." Well I was just talking to a fellow weight watcher who told me about this recipe and boy am I glad she did because if I had just read it without knowing someone who had tried it I would of thought "no way will that be good" and I would of missed out on a wonderfully tasty and easy recipe. So keeping in mind that I have tried this and thoroughly approve please read ahead with an open mind!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: Serves 6

2lbs Pork Tenderloin
20oz Root Beer (I used A&W)
2-3tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Yes that is right, Root Beer. I know, I was a little shocked at first too then I thought about it and figured the spices would really go well with the meat, and you know what? They did!

Place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours until the pork is cooked through. If you are home you can turn it over once every 2 hours, if not don't worry about it, it will still come out good! Drain the liquid and pull apart the pork into strands. Once cooked a serving of pork weighs out at approximately 3-4oz.

Tonight I mixed 1 serving of the pork with my favorite BBQ Sauce, 1/4C of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ, in a saute pan and I put it in a warmed Pita Pocket as a sandwich with some nice fresh sliced watermelon on the side.

Stay tuned for at least one more way to have this pulled pork later in the week.

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WW: 5 Points Plus / serving (does not include any sauce, just the pork)