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Slow cooker Dr. Pepper pulled pork served in a sandwich with coleslaw.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

A tender and juicy pulled pork recipe cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker with the sweet and spicy flavor of Dr Pepper and BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-5 pounds Pork shoulder Also called pork butt, it has enough fat to stay juicy.
  • 1 can Dr Pepper Use regular Dr Pepper for best flavor.
  • 1-1.5 cups BBQ sauce Your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Sliced, optional but recommended.
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic Or use garlic powder.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • to taste Paprika or chili powder Optional for added kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the pork with salt, pepper, and a little paprika.
  2. Place sliced onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Put the pork shoulder on top of the onions.
  4. Pour the Dr Pepper over the pork.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the pork shreds easily.
  2. Drain most of the cooking liquid, saving a little for moisture.
  3. Shred the pork and stir in BBQ sauce until it looks glossy and irresistible.

Notes

For best results, shred the pork while hot and let it sit in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before serving. This recipe works well for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 3 months.