Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork made in a slow cooker is easy, tender, and delicious and everyone always loves it! The BEST pulled pork recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
large slow cooker
small sauce pot
Whisk
measuring utensils
For the Pulled Pork
- 3 pound pork shoulder or butt
- 1 packet Lipton Onion Dip mix
- 32 ounces Dr. Pepper
For the Optional Au Jus (for dipping sandwichs in)
- 3 cups pork liquid
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
To Make Sandwiches/Siders (optional)
- Rolls, slider buns, or bread of choice (like brioche!)
- Cheese slices, of choice (we use Colby Jack)
- BBQ sauce, or toppings of choice
- Coleslaw or shredded lettuce
Place the pork into the slow cooker.
Add the dry seasoning followed by Dr. Pepper
Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours until fork tender.
To make the au jus, remove 3 cups of liquid from the crock pot to a small saucepan with brown sugar and maple syrup.
Whisk while over high heat and reduced by about half.
Assemble sandwiches/sliders with toppings of choice
Dip the sandwiches in the au jus or drizzle the juice over the meat for extra flavor!