Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy pulled pork flavored with the sweetness of Dr Pepper, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Total Time: 615 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 can Dr Pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker.
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the flavor base by placing sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
- Pour the Dr Pepper over the pork.
- Slow cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks.
- Mix the shredded pork with barbecue sauce.
- Serve on buns with additional toppings as desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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