Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Enjoy the flavors of BBQ and the ease of a slow cooker with this Dr Pepper pulled pork recipe featuring tender pork, BBQ sauce, and a delectable blend of smoky spices.
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.