Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
You'll love this slow cooker pulled pork with Dr. Pepper! The flavor is phenomenal, the pork is so tender - and the slow cooker makes it easy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 (4 to 5-pound) bone-in pork boston butt roast or shoulder
- ½ cup pork dry rub (if using a store-bought rub, start with only ¼ cup and add more after cooking)
- 12 ounces dr. pepper
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided (plus extra to taste)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork roast on top of onions. Add dry rub, Dr. Pepper, liquid smoke (if using), and ½ cup of barbecue sauce.
- Cover and slow cook 8 to 9 hours or until very tender and can be pulled apart easily with a fork.
- Remove the roast from the crock pot and set it aside on a large cutting board. Using two forks shred the meat, removing any excess fat and bones.
- Remove the liquid from the pot and strain the onion from the juices. Remove and discard any fat, cartilage, or bones. Save 1 cup of the juices (and any onion that you want to add back).
- Add the shredded pork to the slow cooker, ½ cup of the pot juices, and ½ cup of the remaining barbecue sauce. Add more juices to increase moisture and adjust any seasoning with salt, pepper, and dry rub as needed. Cover and cook on low to warm if needed.
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Notes
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CROCKPOT COOKING TIP: Every slow cooker heats a little differently, so cooking times can vary. Once you know how your crock pot runs (hotter or cooler), you can adjust as needed. For meats and proteins, always use a thermometer to check doneness—the internal temperature is the most accurate way to know when it’s ready.
VARIATIONS: Salt and pepper the pulled pork to taste, or add more pot roast seasoning.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve on it's own with a side of mashed potatoes or rice, wrap in lettuce, or serve on a hamburger bun with a side of coleslaw and baked beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 43gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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