Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• 12 oz Dr Pepper soda
• 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili powder to create a dry rub.

3. 3

   Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, coating all sides thoroughly.

4. 4

   Place the seasoned pork on top of the onions in the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Pour the Dr Pepper around the sides of the pork, being careful not to wash off the dry rub.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours (or High for 5 to 6 hours) until the meat is fork-tender.

7. 7

   Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.

8. 8

   Drain the excess liquid from the pot, return the shredded meat, and stir in the barbecue sauce before serving.