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Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork, the ultimate comfort food! Ideal for sandwiches & tacos, this easy recipe blends soda, brown sugar & spices in your slow cooker.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 -7 pound pork shoulder or boston butt with the bone
- 1 can of Dr Pepper 12 ounces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the pork by trimming any excess fat from the pork should or pork butt.
- In the bottom of the slow cooker add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Put the pork into the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and paprika.
- Add the spice rub mixture to the pork and try cover it in the spices as much as possible. Pour in one can of Dr. Pepper and cover with the lid.
- Cook the pork on low heat for 9 – 10 hours or high heat for 6 -7 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or a baking sheet. Shred it with two forks. Remove all of the juices from the slow cooker, but reserve 1 cup of juices.
- Place the shredded pork back in the empty slow cooker then add the the BBQ sauce and 1⁄2 - 1 cup of the reserved juices. Mix together. Add additional sauce and juices, enough liquid to make the pork as juicy as you prefer. Serve from the slow cooker or from a large bowl. Serve the pulled pork immediately with your favorite buns.
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Notes
- If using a smaller pork roast, you may be able to cook for a smaller amount of time. Check pork with a fork to ensure that it is tender. It may need additional cooking time if it not tender.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 -5 days.
- Can you freeze pulled pork? Yes! Store in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 days before reheating and serving it.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the pork serving 20 people, with 1 serving being 1/20 of the pork (enough for a small sandwich). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.