The Dr Pepper pork recipe below is just what the doctor ordered! With only five minutes of prep, all you need to make this delicious pulled pork are a few simple ingredients and a little patience while you let your slow cooker do its job. Serve this sweet and tangy pork shoulder over rice or on a toasted kaiser roll with coleslaw for the perfect pulled pork sandwich.
The Dr Pepper adds a unique complexity of flavors and sweetness that you can't find anywhere else. The addition of chipotle peppers (I like to use the canned chipotle in adobo sauce) gives the pork a smokiness with just the right amount of heat. If you want a spicier version, add twice as much chipotle. Finally, apple cider vinegar rounds out the richness of the pork and the sweetness of the Dr Pepper. I left the final ingredient, barbecue sauce, as optional. You can either mix it in at the end or add it on top. Enjoy!
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Note: All slow cookers are a little bit different in temperature and calibration. This recipe was tested in Cooktop Cove's Test Kitchen using this slow cooker, which is available for purchase here.
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