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Shredded pork in a barbecue sauce on mini buns with coleslaw on the side.
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Sweet, tangy, savory and juicy pulled pork simmered in barbecue spices and soda or beer until fall apart tender.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Course: cheese, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dr. Pepper pulled pork, pulled pork sliders
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Erin
Cost: $6.90

Ingredients

  • 5-6 lb pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 12 oz Dr. Pepper soda or beer, ginger ale
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • slider rolls for serving, like King's Hawaiian rolls
  • coleslaw (optional) for serving

Instructions

  • ½ hour before cooking, remove pork from fridge and set on countertop to bring to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Heat a couple tablespoons of oil, in a large, oven safe deep skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high/high heat.
  • Mix together rub ingredients, and rub evenly all over the pork, on every side.
  • Sear rubbed pork on every side until very darkly seared. Set pork in a roasting pan or dutch oven.
  • Pour Dr. Pepper or soda or beer around the pork, cover and cook for about 5-6 hours in a 300 degree oven, until fall apart tender.
  • Transfer tender pork to a plate, and pull apart with two forks (or use a stand mixer and paddle attachment for 30-60 seconds).
  • Put the shredded, pulled pork back in the pan with the juices and toss. Add BBQ sauce if desired, and toss to combine.
  • Serve on slider rolls, as is, or top as desired (like with coleslaw or pickled onions, etc.).

Notes

  • Nutrition information does not include slider rolls or coleslaw, or any other topping.
  • To make in the slow cooker, rub and sear as instructions direct, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on hi for 5-7 hours. 
  • To make in pressure cooker, cut raw pork into 3-4 pieces, rub and sear as instructions direct. Transfer to pressure cooker, pour over soda, and cook on hi pressure for 45-60 minutes, with at least a 15 minute natural pressure release.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg