Easy Crockpot Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe

Published Feb 20, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Spaceships and Laser Beams via YouTube

I always thought that making pulled pork was too complicated and required too much work until I found this video tutorial and recipe by Spaceships and Laser Beams on YouTube. This yummy dish is now made easier by preparing it in a crockpot which can be ready in just a few hours with less hassle and less effort.

The flavor of this pulled pork version is so good and is perfect for those who love Dr. Pepper, it’s so sweet and savory, and the meat is super tender! You can serve them on burger buns or over rice, or simply enjoy them as is. Learn how to make this now and give it a try today, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Ingredients for Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork:

1 medium or 1½ cups sweet yellow onion, sliced thinly
4-5 pounds of pork butt or pork shoulder
12 oz or 1½ cups of Dr Pepper
2 tbsp of liquid smoke
1 tbsp of honey
1 tbsp of garlic, fresh minced
¼ cup of light brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp of onion powder
2 tsp of kosher salt
2 tsp of smoked paprika
1 tsp of black pepper
½ tsp of cumin
1 cup of BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
Hamburger buns or deli rolls
15 oz of coleslaw, optional

How to Make Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork:

Step 1

Line a crockpot with aluminum foil or crockpot liner, then place the thinly sliced onion on the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer and place the pork on top. Pour the Dr. Pepper over the meat, then in a small mixing bowl, add the liquid smoke, honey, and minced garlic, and give them a good stir until well combined.

Easy Crockpot Dinner Recipe Idea — Image credit: Spaceships and Laser Beams via YouTube

Step 2

Baste the meat by brushing the pork with the prepared sauce, then in another mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, onion powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cumin until uniform. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the top of the pork, then cover the crockpot with the lid, and cook it on a high setting for about 4 hours or on a low setting for about 6 hours.

Step 3

Once done cooking, transfer the pork to a large baking dish, then shred the meat, and pour the BBQ sauce over the top. Give them a good toss until evenly coated, then serve on hamburger bund or deli rolls with some coleslaw, and enjoy!