Crock Pot
Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

This Crock Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Pork is slow cooked until tender, then shredded and coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. Serve it piled high on soft buns with your favorite sides for an easy, hearty dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Cook Time

Servings

Difficulty

8 Minutes

6-8

Easy

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Ingredients

□ 3 lb boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
□ 1 TBSP olive oil
□ 1 TBSP zesty Italian seasoning
□ 1 tsp garlic powder
□ 1 tsp onion powder
□ ½ tsp smoked paprika
□ ½ tsp black pepper
□ ½ tsp salt
□ 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper
□ 1½ cups BBQ sauce, divided
□ ¼ cup honey

Crock Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Pork with Potato Salad

Ingredients

Directions

Season the Pork
Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with the olive oil, then season evenly with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Add to the Crock Pot
Place the seasoned pork in the Crock Pot. Pour the Dr Pepper around the pork, then drizzle the honey over the top.

Slow Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Shred the Pork
Transfer the pork to a large plate or cutting board and shred it with two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat. Drain most of the cooking liquid from the Crock Pot, leaving about ½ cup behind.

Add the BBQ Sauce
Return the shredded pork to the Crock Pot. Stir in 1 cup of the BBQ sauce until the pork is evenly coated. Add more of the remaining BBQ sauce as needed for an extra-saucy pulled pork.

Heat and Serve
Cover and cook on LOW for another 15–20 minutes, just until the BBQ sauce is hot and everything is well combined. Serve warm on soft buns with extra BBQ sauce, if desired.

RECIPE TIPS

For the most tender pulled pork, cook it on LOW rather than HIGH and resist lifting the lid while it cooks. The pork is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I serve with Dr Pepper Pulled Pork?

Serve it with creamy potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, parmesan corn on the cob, or French fries. It’s also great with pickles and extra BBQ sauce on the side.
What kind of pork is best for pulled pork?

Pork shoulder or pork butt works best because it has enough fat to become tender and juicy during the long, slow cooking time.
Can I use Diet Dr Pepper?

Yes, you can use Diet Dr Pepper if you prefer. The finished flavor may be slightly different, but it will still add moisture and flavor to the pork.
How do I keep pulled pork from getting watery?

After shredding the pork, drain most of the cooking liquid before returning the meat to the Crock Pot. Leave about ½ cup behind, then add the BBQ sauce.
What can I do with leftover Dr Pepper Pulled Pork?

Use leftovers for sandwiches, sliders, tacos, nachos, baked potatoes, quesadillas, or even on top of macaroni and cheese.