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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Sweet and savory, this Dr Pepper Pulled Pork recipe features tender pulled pork smothered in smoky bbq sauce, served on a soft bun. It takes 5 minutes to prep and the slow cooker does all the work to make this yummy crowd pleaser.
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 341kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 (12-ounce) cans Dr Pepper
  • 10 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • BBQ sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Begin by placing the pork shoulder into a 6 qt slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the pork with salt. Cover the pork with two cans of Dr Pepper.
  • Set the slow cooker to "Low" and cook for 8 hours.
  • After the pork has cooked for 8 hours, remove the meat from the cooker and use two forks to pull it apart.
  • For pulled pork sandwiches, assemble the meat and drizzle with BBQ sauce if desired.
  • Serve with coleslaw, pickles, chips, and enjoy your delicious meal!

Notes

  • Pro tip: If you want the entire pork shoulder to be coated in BBQ sauce, after you finish cooking and shred the meat, remove the liquid from your slow cooker. Put the meat back in, pour BBQ sauce over the entire amount of meat, and stir. Set the slow cooker to "Warm" and let the sauce soak into the meat for about 15 minutes.
  • To store: You can keep the pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • To reheat: Place the pulled pork serving in an ovenproof baking dish and add a splash of Dr Pepper or other liquid, such as broth or apple juice. Cover tightly with tinfoil and bake at about 225 degrees farenheit for 25 minutes. Check the meat at this point and return to the oven if it needs more heat, checking every 5 minutes.
  • To freeze: Portion the Dr Pepper pulled pork into smaller servings and freeze in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags. Pulled pork will last in the freezer for around 2 to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 786mg | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
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