Jul 17 2026
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Piggy Smalls Recipe

Inspired by Pounds
Time8h
Serves4

Pulled pork with Dr. Pepper BBQ, crispy onions, and dill pickles

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add Dr. Pepper

    Pour the Dr. Pepper over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Stir in the BBQ sauce and mix well. Allow to cook for an additional 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Toast the buns and fill each with a generous amount of pulled pork. Top with crispy onions and dill pickles.

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