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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
INGREDIENTS The Roast 1.4–1.8 kg Pork loin rib end roast (3–4 lbs) 355 ml Dr Pepper (12 oz can — do not use diet!) The Rub 5 g Garlic powder (1 tsp) 5 g Onion powder (1 tsp) 5 g Smoked paprika (1 tsp) 6 g Kosher salt (1 tsp) 1 g Black pepper (½ tsp) The Finish 240–350 ml BBQ sauce of your choice (1–1.5 cups) METHOD 1. The Rubdown Pat the roast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together your garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Massage th
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