Dr. Pepper Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Dr. Pepper Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 lbs pork loin roast; salt and pepper; 5 cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 whole bay leaf; 1 (12 ounce) can Dr. Pepper cola; 1 1/2 cups dried apricot halves; 1 1/2 cups pitted prunes

Servings: persons

1
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.
2
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 160u00b0F.
3
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.
4
Serving idea: Serve over garlic mashed potatoes.

1311

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, sliced, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 4 lbs pork loin roast, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Dr. Pepper Pork Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dr. Pepper Pork Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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