This pulled pork recipe is loaded with a flavorful rub and slow cooked in Dr Pepper. It’s also easy to prepare and only takes a few minutes to put together.
I liked the idea of Dr Pepper pulled pork, but all the recipes I found were lacking in flavor and seasoning. This inspired me to create my own rub blend for the pork.
This pork is great on sandwiches, corn tortillas, or over potatoes. At my house, we often use the leftovers to make enchiladas as well. Please comment with more suggestions on ways to use up extra pulled pork!
Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Delicious pork cooked in Dr Pepper with a sweet and savory rub
Servings 8
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lb pork butt or pork shoulder roast
- 2 12 oz cans Dr Pepper
Rub:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all of the rub ingredients together and rub the mixture all over the pork. (If you have time, you can put the roast in the refrigerator at this point and leave it overnight before cooking).
- Place the meat into the slow cooker and add enough Dr Pepper to mostly submerge the roast.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When the meat is done, remove it from the slow cooker, and break it into chunks or shred to your liking.