Name: Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 250 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp canola or avocado oil; 4 lb boneless pork shoulder; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 24 oz Dr Pepper soda; 1 7 oz. can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3/4 cup(s) barbecue sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp ground mustard

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on March 8, 2024

This sweet and spicy Dr Pepper pulled pork is flavorful and easy to make! Succulent pork shoulder is slow-cooked in a spicy-sweet sauce and is perfect for sandwiches or tacos.*

Dinner

New American

ingredients

steps

265

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

1 tbsp

canola or avocado oil

4 lb

boneless pork shoulder

salt and pepper, to taste

medium onions, cut into wedges

garlic cloves, smashed

24 oz

Dr Pepper soda

7 oz. can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

3/4 cup(s)

barbecue sauce

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

2 tsp

chili powder

2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

ground mustard

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Directions 12 steps | 265 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Step 2

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the pork shoulder. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 3

Remove the pork shoulder from the Dutch oven and turn off the heat. Add the onion wedges and the smashed garlic cloves. Stir to cook with the residual heat, about 2 minutes.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Remove the pork shoulder from the Dutch oven and turn off the heat.

Step 4

Stir in the Dr Pepper and the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Step 5

Place the seared pork shoulder into the pot.

Step 6

Use a basting or silicone brush to brush the pork shoulder with barbecue sauce.

Step 7

Evenly sprinkle on the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard on top of the pork shoulder.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Evenly sprinkle on the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard on top of the pork shoulder.

Step 8

Place the lid on the Dutch oven and roast for about 4-6 hours, basting the pulled pork with the liquids every hour, until the meat shreds easily with two forks and the internal temperature is at least 203°F.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Place the lid on the Dutch oven and roast for about 4-6 hours, basting the pulled pork with the liquids every hour, until the meat shreds easily with two forks and the internal temperature is at least 203°F.

Step 9

Remove the pork from the Dutch oven and shred the meat with two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Remove the pork from the Dutch oven and shred the meat with two forks.

Step 10

Skim off the fat of the cooking liquid.

Step 11

Add the shredded pork back into the cooking liquid.

Step 12

Serve on tacos or rolls topped with extra barbecue sauce and a heap of coleslaw. Enjoy!

Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe: Serve on tacos or rolls topped with extra barbecue sauce and a heap of coleslaw.

Notes:

*Disclaimer: This pulled pork recipe uses the ingredient publicly known as the Dr Pepper. It is not officially endorsed, created, or approved by the Keurig Dr Pepper brand. This recipe is a creative interpretation and should not be considered an official product or representation of the Keurig Dr Pepper brand. All trademarks, names, and likenesses relating to Keurig Dr Pepper or its products are the property of their respective owners and are used here for ingredient purposes only.