¼ cupstore bought or homemade pork rub,see notes for recipe
1canDr Pepper(Coca Cola or root beer work too)
1Tablespoonhickory liquid smoke
1bottleyour favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry. Rub pork rub all over pork shoulder.
Place in a 6-8 quart oval slow cooker (use the proper size slow cooker depending on the size of your pork shoulder).
Pour in can of Dr Pepper and liquid smoke all around the sides of the pork.
Cover and 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 (or hold onto to some of the liquid if you plan on reheating the pork later or you need to keep the pork warm for an extended period of time.)
Remove the bone and shred the pork using a couple of forks, removing any excess fat. Optional step: Chop up the pork using a larger sharp knife to make smaller pieces of pork.
Place the shredded meat onto a hamburger bun and add the desired amount of sauce per sandwich.
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Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Optional: you can place the meat back in the slow cooker along with the bottle of barbecue sauce and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes. You can also leave your shredded pork in your slow cooker and leave it on the keep warm setting until ready to eat.
Don't use more liquid smoke than I listed above. It can be overpowering if you use too much.
Most dark sodas will work for this recipe: Root beer and Coca-Cola are good alternatives.