Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

This Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork is the perfect party food when you want to feed a crowd. This sweet, smoky, and undeniably delicious twist on the traditional pulled pork will become a true favorite. Dr. Pepper’s unique blend of 23 flavors, including cherry, licorice, and citrus, adds a surprising depth to the pulled pork. It creates a subtle sweetness that caramelizes beautifully, a hint of smokiness that complements the BBQ flavors, and a touch of tang that cuts through the richness of the pork.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes

Servings: 10 Servings

Calories: 1,051 kcal per serving

Ingredients

7 pounds - pork butt, bone-in
12 ounces - Dr Pepper
8 - Sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons - Dark brown sugar
1 tsp - Paprika
1 tsp - Chili powder
¾ tsp - Ground cumin
½ tsp - Ground chipotle chili pepper
¼ tsp - Ground ginger
½ tsp - Salt
1 - onion
1 tbsp - Vegetable Oil
12 ounces - Tomato paste
12 ounces - Dr Pepper
6 tablespoons - Apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons - Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons - Molasses
4 teaspoons - Prepared mustard
2 cups - Ketchup
2 teaspoons - Chili powder
2 teaspoons - Dry mustard
1 tsp - Garlic powder
½ tsp - Allspice
¼ tsp - Ground red pepper
2 teaspoons - Salt
3 teaspoons - Liquid smoke

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Rub entire roast with spice rub and place fat side up in slow cooker.
Pour Dr Pepper into slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 7-8 hours or until meat falls off the bone.
Remove pork from slow cooker and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Using two forks, shred pork, removing excess fat and bone.
Place a helping of pork on roll and top with Spicy BBQ Sauce.
In a large pot, saute onion in vegetable oil over medium heat until softened but not browned.
Add all other ingredients and cook for 10-20 minutes, or until sauce thickens to desired consistency.

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