Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Barbecue Pulled Beef Sliders
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to prepare? Try these Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Barbecue Pulled Beef Sliders! Bursting with flavor from a sweet and tangy blend of Dr. Pepper and barbecue sauce, these sliders are perfect for any gathering, game day, or family dinner. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while your beef becomes tender and juicy. Customize your sliders with a variety of toppings, making each one unique to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 24 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 pounds bone-in beef shoulder Boston butt roast
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, peanut, or avocado)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups Dr. Pepper
- 3 cups barbecue sauce
- 24 slider buns
- Sliced pickles for serving
Instructions
- Brown the beef roast in a large skillet with oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl; rub this seasoning onto the roast.
- Transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker; brush any remaining seasoning from the skillet onto the meat.
- Pour Dr. Pepper around the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix with barbecue sauce; cook on high for an additional hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg