Dr Pepper Barbecue Pork Roast
Transform your next dinner into a sweet and smoky masterpiece with this irresistible Dr Pepper Barbecue Pork Roast! Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection, this recipe features a rich blend of spices, tangy barbecue sauce, and the unique caramelized sweetness of Dr Pepper. Paired with aromatic onions, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar, this pork shoulder is seared for extra flavor before bathing in a slow cooker for hours to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The reduced sauce, thickened to enhance its bold flavors, takes this dish to the next level. Whether served on soft sandwich rolls, over creamy mashed potatoes, or alongside coleslaw, this crowd-pleasing dish is as versatile as it is delicious. With its irresistible balance of sweet, smoky, and savory, the Dr Pepper Barbecue Pork Roast will quickly become your go-to recipe for hearty family dinners or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 cups Dr Pepper
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 large Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and ground mustard, rubbing the spices evenly over the entire surface.
Slice the onion into thick rings and smash the garlic cloves. Set them aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Place the sliced onion and garlic into the bottom of a slow cooker. Lay the seared pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dr Pepper, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring the pork is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
Strain the cooking liquid to remove any solids, then transfer the liquid to a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with a portion of the reduced sauce to keep it moist. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
