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    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

    February 27, 2019 by Danelle 3 Comments

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    SLOW COOKER DR PEPPER PULLED PORK — Pork roast is cooked in Dr Pepper and seasonings until tender, then shredded and served on crusty buns. Easy and delicious, it’s a great way to feed a crowd or just a hungry family.


    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

    Pulled pork is one meal my husband and boys never get tired of, and this Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork is definitely a family favorite!

    I mean, it’s cooked in Dr Pepper soda, along with barbecue sauce and lots of savory spices, which means it’s really hard to go wrong with this crowd-pleasing recipe. 

    Pulled pork is great for all kinds of things, like tacos, burritos, soups and more. But we enjoy this barbecue version most served on crusty rolls, topped with pickle slices or coleslaw.

    This is also a perfect recipe for game day or tailgating because it’s so easy to make and keep warm throughout the day.

    Just don’t forget to serve some extra barbecue sauce on the side.

    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

    One of my favorite tricks for making super flavorful slow cooked pork–or any slow cooked roast–is not to wash off all the seasonings by pouring liquid over the roast after it’s been seasoned.

    I always mix my liquids in the bottom of the slow cooker (in this case it’s barbecue sauce and Dr Pepper), then rub the seasonings over my roast and set it on top of the liquid.

    That way you end up with all the delicious seasonings in your meat when it’s time to shred it, rather than floating in the slow cooker.

    It’s a simple step that adds so much flavor.

    One thing is for certain, this Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork is always loved by kids and adults alike, and it’s always a hit whenever I serve it.

    I hop you love it as much as we do! 


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    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork


    • Pork roast
    • Spices: paprika, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
    • Dr Pepper
    • Barbecue sauce
    • Sandwich rolls, for serving
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    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

    Yield: 8-10 servings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

    Pork roast is cooked in Dr Pepper and seasonings until tender, then shredded and served on crusty buns. Easy and delicious, it's a great way to feed a crowd or just a hungry family.

    Ingredients

    • 1 (3-4 lb) pork roast
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 (12 oz.) can Dr Pepper
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce
    • Rolls or sandwich buns, for serving

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Rub over pork roast.
    2. In a lightly greased slow cooker, whisk together Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce. Place roast in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
    3. Remove roast from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and toss with cooking liquid (if there is too much liquid, remove some before returning the roast to the slow cooker).
    4. Serve shredded pork on sandwich buns with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 142Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 698mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 4g

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    © Danelle
    Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes

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    Comments

    1. Monta

      July 22, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      The Dr Pepper pulled pork was delicious. I rarely care for pulled pork, but I was intrigued by the use of Dr Pepper, so I tried it and the family loved it, as did I!

      Reply
    2. Jim

      November 19, 2020 at 4:21 am

      Because of the virus our Thanksgiving meal attendance will be small this year (because of lengths of travel not some stupid politician’s orders) so we decided to skip the traditional turkey and trimmings and go with an easier BBQ dinner. This is perfect and simple. Baked beans, cole slaw and potato salad and this great recipe. Can’t hardly wait. Thanks!

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    3. Jilane Provino-Hurewitz

      February 11, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Does the pork end up tasting like Dr. Pepper?
      Thanks!

      Reply

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