Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Pulled pork sandwich on a bun with BBQ sauce served with chips and coleslaw on the side.

5 from 15 votes

Slow-cooked Dr Pepper Pulled Pork is tender and juicy, thanks to the special ingredient: Dr Pepper. Serve this barbecue classic with coleslaw and deli rolls for a quick and easy meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

1 medium-size sweet yellow onion, sliced thin (1 ½ cups)
4 to 5 pounds pork butt, or pork shoulder
12 ounces Dr Pepper (1 ½ cups)
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon garlic, fresh minced
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
hamburger buns, or deli rolls
15 ounces coleslaw, optional

Instructions

Line a 6 to 7 quart slow cooker with aluminum foil or a crock pot liner.
Evenly layer the thinly sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the pork on top of the onions then pour the Dr Pepper over the pork.
In a small mixing bowl add the liquid smoke, honey, and minced garlic. Stir to combine the ingredients. Use a basting brush to evenly brush the smoke sauce onto the pork.
In a small mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, onion powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cumin.
Evenly sprinkle the dry seasoning on top of the pork.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
When the pork has finished cooking, either leave the pork in the crockpot or transfer the meat to a large baking dish. Carefully use 2 forks or a set of tongs to shred the pork.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the top of the shredded pork. Then use tongs to toss the pork and sauce.
Serve on either hamburger buns or deli rolls, and coleslaw.

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