Dr Pepper Barbecue Pork Roast Recipes

INSTANT POT® DR PEPPER® PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Combine soda and 1/2 cup barbeque sauce in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add pork tenderloin. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
• Remove pork loin and drain liquid from the pot. Shred pork using 2 forks. Return to the pot and mix in remaining 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce.
• Serve on hamburger buns and top with coleslaw.

DR SPICY BBQ PORK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle roast with garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub with chipotle peppers. Place in a Dutch oven. Top with sweet onion; sprinkle with brown sugar. Pour Dr Pepper around roast. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 4 to 4-1/2 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving onion; skim fat from juices., Shred pork with 2 forks. Return juices, onion and pork to Dutch oven. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. If desired, sprinkle with french-fried onions and serve with biscuits and coleslaw., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

DR. PEPPER PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place sliced onions in a slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season pork roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Place browned roast in slow cooker on top of sliced onions.
• Add cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf to cooker. Pour can of Dr. Pepper over roast and top with dried fruit. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on high-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or until thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 160°F.
• Remove roast from slow cooker and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a slotted spoon, remove onion, fruit and spices. Discard whole spices. Skim grease from sauce. Slice roast and serve topped with onions and fruit and a little sauce.
• Serving idea: Serve over garlic mashed potatoes.

DR PEPPER BARBECUE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine Dr Pepper, Worcestershire, vinegar, garlic, bouillon, mustard, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Save 1/2 cup of this for sauce.
• Place meat and onions into crockpot and pour the remaining sauce over the meat (NOT the reserved 1/2 cup sauce).
• Cover and cook on LOW for 10-12 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours; Transfer to serving platter and let 'settle' 10 min, before slicing.
• While the meat 'settles', in a small pan combine reserved 1/2 cup sauce, catsup and butter; Heat through; this is your 'gravy'.
• NOTE: never use the diet version of any soda for this recipe; the artificial sweetner breaks down badly when heated and will ruin the meal.

PEPPERY PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Slice onions and place in slow cooker.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season pork roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Place browned roast in slow cooker on top of sliced onions. Add cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf to cooker. Pour can of cola over roast and top with dried fruit. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on High setting or 8 to 9 hours on Low, or until thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove roast from slow cooker and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a slotted spoon, remove onion, fruit and spices. Discard whole spices. Skim grease from sauce. Slice roast and serve topped with onions and fruit and a little sauce.
• Serving Ideas: Delicious over garlic mashed potatoes.

INSTANT POT DR. PEPPER PULLED PORK RECIPE

Steps:

• Rub pork roast with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Place roast in Instant Pot.
• Pour Dr. Pepper and your favorite BBQ sauce on top of roast.
• Place lid on the Instant Pot and lock in place. Set the knob to sealing, not venting.
• Push the Manual button and set for 60 minutes. If your roast is bigger, cook it for longer.
• (For example if you have a 5 pound roast, you will need to cook it for 90 minutes.)