The Best Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe (Slow Cooker)
This Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe can be made in the slow cooker or crock pot. It's an incredibly delicious and easy way to make tender barbecue pulled pork without a lot of effort.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb Pork Butt
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 large Sweet Onion thinly sliced
- 1 can Dr Pepper (or 2 mini cans)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Paste
Instructions
- Pat your pork butt dry and sprinkle with kosher salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Use your hands to massage it into the meat.
- **OPTIONAL** Get a large cast iron skillet super hot and sear the outside of the meat - on all sides. This step is optional because it will still be delicious without the sear but it truly does add so much flavor.
- Next, add the onion to the bottom of the crock pot or slow cooker then add your pork butt followed by the Dr Pepper, garlic, brown sugar. If you’re adding the chipotles, add them to the liquid before putting the lid on.
- Turn the crockpot on high for 6 hours and let it work its magic. If cooking on low, cook for 10-12 hours.
- Once done, carefully remove the pork butt from the liquid and let it rest for a few minutes before pulling it apart. Add some of the crock pot liquid to the top of the pork or save it for when you need to reheat it later on.
- Top with your favorite southern style bbq sauce and serve!