Can I use root beer instead of Dr. Pepper in pulled pork?
You can use any cola of your choice, even sugar-free root beer or cola. Dr. Pepper is another popular choice. You could even use beer or hard cider.
What does root beer do to meat?
So it should come as no surprise that root beer makes an excellent marinade and sauce for ribs. As a marinade, the sugar flavors the meat, while the carbonation tenderizes it. Barbecue aficionados have a lot to disagree about.
Is root beer or Dr. Pepper better for pulled pork?
You could use any flavor of soda really like Dr. Pepper or Coke but I prefer root beer. What is this? The root beer acts as a tenderizer and after soaking in it all day, the pork practically melts in your mouth.
Can you use Coke instead of root beer for pulled pork?
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork and Soda Pop Soda Pop is the perfect liquid to add to the slow cooker for this pulled pork. The soda pop I usually use are: Root Beer, Dr. Pepper or Coca-Cola.
Why do people use Coke in pulled pork?
Ever wonder why Coca Cola or any other type of soda tastes great in pulled pork? It’s because the sugars in the soda caramelize while slow-cooking, giving the pork that beautiful, sweet flavor.
Can you use root beer to tenderize meat?
The root beer is used only to tenderize the meat and it does a great job doing so. The flavor comes solely from the meat and the barbecue sauce.
Does carbonated water tenderize meat?
Soda can be used in marinades for steak and chicken. The high acidity of soda beverages like colas makes them a great marinade for meat. In fact, the Coke and meat experiment shows the effect that soda has on tenderizing beef, chicken and fish.
Does Coke tenderize pork?
Will Coke tenderize a pork loin? Yes, cola tenderizes the meat due to the acids and will also make it flavorful if it sits overnight or for 8 hours.
Do I need to add liquid to slow cooker pork?
Does pulled pork in the slow cooker need liquid? No. When making pulled pork in the slow cooker I add a small amount of extra liquid for flavor but it’s not a necessity. Because there is a good amount of fat and water in pork shoulder roasts you don’t have to add extra liquid when making pulled pork.