Crock Pot Pulled Pork uses a special rub and soda to make it come out super tender and flavorful! Delicious in sandwiches!
CROCK POT PULLED PORK BBQ
VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:
HOW DO I MAKE A HOMEMADE PORK RUB?
I have a delicious homemade pork rub recipe below. Just mix it all up and rub it well into the pork shoulder. I also included this recipe in the notes section of the recipe card below!
Pork Rub Recipe:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar
Dr. Pepper
hickory liquid smoke
pork rub seasoning (store bought or homemade)
BBQ sauce
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT PULLED PORK BBQ:
Originally published: December 2011
Updated & republished: June 2019
CROCK POT PULLED PORK BBQ
Ingredients
- 4-6 pounds pork shoulder roast (or boneless pork loin)
- 1 can Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, or root beer
- 1 tbsp hickory liquid smoke
- ¼ cup store bought or homemade pork rub
- 1 bottle your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry.
- Rub pork rub all over pork shoulder.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in your slow cooker.
- Pour in can of coke and liquid smoke all around the sides of the pork.
- Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, until the pork is very tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard the remaining liquid.
- Remove the bone and shred the pork using a couple of forks, removing any excess fat.
- Place the shredded meat onto a hamburger bun and add the desired amount of sauce per sandwich.
Video
Notes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar
Nutrition
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These look GREAT! Looks like I will be adding this to my "to cook" list to make very soon!
Looks so Yummy:) And I just wanted you to know I tried your oreo ball recipe for Christmas and I gifted it to a few friends... HUGE HUGE HIT 🙂
I was thinking of doing pulled pork for my youngest son's bday party in a couple of weeks. If thats the route I go, then I will use this recipe. I love pulled pork. Smoked is best. Saving this in my favorites!
Oh, I am so making that ..right now! That sounds like the best thing ever for lunch! Thank you bunches!
Yun, how I looooove pulled pork!
Oh how I miss Formys! What a blast from the past! Thanks for sharing with all of us! Carolina style barbecue is my favorite!
Omg, I was on facebook and saw this was posted. Dontcha know I reposted a very similar recipe earlier today! I guess everybodies thinking about pork for the new year. I like the dr pepper idea, maybe ill give this one a whirl on Sunday!
My mouth is watering! Now I need to put a pork shoulder and Dr. Pepper on my shopping list!
wonderful recipe..and really yummy photos! ah those 17 hehe..very cute photo of you!
Have a Happy New Year!!!
OHMYGOODNESS! This looks soooo delicious. I adore the pic of you too...I think you are 'right on' about some foods tasting great as we connect them with a good time in our lives. Nevertheless, I'm sure this has to be one honkin' recipe for you to share after trying oh-so many. Thanks!! Have a very wonderful and safe Happy New Year weekend Friend!
The pulled pork looks fantastic! Hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Mmmm, this looks delicious! I really need to get myself a slow cooker 🙂
Brandie,
This pulled pork is wonderful with Dr. Pepper, and I love the cole slaw. bookmarking this one!
Congrats on the top 9 today!
Happy New year to you and your family!
What happens if you use Diet Soda?
It's bad ju-ju with the diet soda. The artificial sweeteners don't react well with the meat. It gives it an "off" flavor.
This sandwich is beautiful, and I liked your story too. Pork is the best.
In the crock pot as we speak!!
I just made this for dinner and oh boy it is sooooo good and filling def adding to the list 🙂 thanks so much for sharing
oh yay!! So happy you liked this recipe!!
Oh, how I love pulled pork!! I'm not keen on there being a heavy vinegar taste, but it's rare that I find one I can't enjoy, even up here in New Jersey. One of our local pizzerias began to offer pulled pork sandwiches, so I just HAD to try them (with Jack Daniels BBQ sauce). What I didn't realize was that they put coleslaw on the sandwich rather than on the side. I was hesitant because I don't eat coleslaw - I've just never liked it. But, I did eat that sandwich and enjoyed it more than I expected to, although I thought the slaw masked the BBQ flavor too much. I'm sure it's more what you grew up being used to, right? I'm definitely going to try this recipe, though. Love pulled pork.
Isn't there something that the juice could be used for rather than tossing it out?
I pour the juice into a saucepan & cook whole red potatoes in the juice for about 45 mins-60 mins. They are soooo good!!!
Tried this recipe tonight and it was absolutely yummy! My hubby and sons all had seconds and are looking forward to lunch leftovers tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you SO much for taking the time to let me know how it turned out for you!! So happy you liked this one! 🙂
Did this tonight for the company we had. I forgot to get Dr Pepper, but had root beer on hand, so I used it. That was the only change, and it rocked! People ate it up! I know I had a little extra, lol. Thank you for the help on a great meal!
Hi Christina!! Thank you for taking the time to let me know how it turned out for you!! I'm so happy you liked it!