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Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Tender slow-cooked pulled pork simmered with Dr. Pepper, smoky spices, and barbecue sauce for a juicy and flavorful comfort food meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pulled Pork
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 12 ounces Dr. Pepper soda
  • 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 brioche buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Rub seasoning mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
  4. Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Add the pork shoulder on top and pour in Dr. Pepper soda, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
  7. Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  8. Discard excess liquid, leaving about 1 cup in the slow cooker.
  9. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in barbecue sauce and brown sugar.
  10. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes before serving on brioche buns.

Notes

Serve with creamy coleslaw, pickles, or baked beans for a complete comfort food meal.