Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

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   In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown meat for 10-12 minutes total adding the chopped onion to the skillet about 3 minutes into the cooking process.

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   Cook until the crust is golden brown and delicious on both sides of the roast.

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   Once browned, remove pork shoulder and onion from skillet and add it into the slow cooker.

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   Deglaze the skillet as needed with 1-2 tablespoons of Dr. Pepper.

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   Just stir the Dr. Pepper around in the pan and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

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   Add the deglazing mixture and all of the remaining ingredients (except reserve 1/2 can of Dr. Pepper) to the crockpot, put the lid on and set to temperature to low.

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   Cook on low for around 8 hours.

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   Once cooked, remove pork shoulder carefully from the crockpot and set it on a cutting board.

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   Pull the pork apart using two forks.

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    The meat will be very tender, so it should easily fall apart.

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    Pour the juices from the crockpot into a gravy separator.

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    Allow it to sit for a few minutes, and remove all of the fat that has risen to the top.

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    When that has been removed, heat the rest of the liquid in a skillet on medium low heat.

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    Add in reserved Dr. Pepper and cook until liquid has reduced and becomes thick 20-25 minutes.

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    Collect sauce and pour it on top of the pulled pork for service.

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    Adapted from The Pioneer Woman.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.