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Delicious Dr Pepper Pulled Pork served on a bun with coleslaw

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

A tender and flavorful pulled pork recipe made in a slow cooker with Dr Pepper, perfect for busy days or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Preparation
  • 1 piece Pork shoulder (3 to 5 pounds) Also known as pork butt
  • 1 can Dr Pepper Provides moisture and flavor
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Garlic powder
  • to taste Smoked paprika
BBQ Sauce Preparation
  • to taste Your favorite BBQ sauce Mixed with reduced cooking liquid
  • 1 splash Apple cider vinegar For tang, optional
  • to taste Hot sauce or cayenne For heat, optional
  • to taste Brown sugar For sweetness, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry and season it all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. If time allows, let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork on top and pour the can of Dr Pepper around the sides.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the pork is tender and easy to shred.
Shredding and Saucing
  1. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks into a bowl.
  2. Pour some of the cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce it over medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes. Then, stir in the BBQ sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce over the shredded pork and toss until well coated.
Serving
  1. Serve on buns with slaw, or in tacos, on baked potatoes, or nachos.

Notes

For best results, let the pulled pork rest for 10 minutes before shredding. This recipe can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.