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Pulled pork sandwich with the fixings.
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Pulled Pork with Apple and Dr. Pepper

Juicy pulled pork cooked with Dr. Pepper and apple juice.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Keyword apple juice, Dr. Pepper, pork, pork shoulder, pulled
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 291kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Pork Shoulder
  • 12 ounces Dr. Pepper
  • 8 oz Apple juice
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar If you don't like sweet pulled pork just omit the brown sugar.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the pork, Dr. Pepper, and apple juice to a slow cooker.
  • Cook until the meat begins to fall apart. Mine cooked on high for three hours.
  • Remove the meat from the cooker and allow to rest until it is cool enough to pull.
  • Skim any fat off the juice in the slow cooker. Pour the remaining juices into a medium saucepan.
  • Add the brown sugar, salt and pepper and simmer until thickened.
  • Pull the pork into shreds.
  • Pour the thickened sauce over it.
  • Serve on toasted rolls with condiments of your choice.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg