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These delicious BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal—perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like Coke, salt, pepper, and McCormick Steak Seasoning, the pork becomes irresistibly tender and flavorful as it slow cooks. Pile it high on your favorite buns and top with coleslaw or pickles for a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss dinner that everyone will love. Simple ingredients, bold flavor, and zero stress!
Let me show you how to make it happen…
I used a Pork Sirloin Tip Roast because they have less fat, but a Pork Loin or Butt Roast would work as well.
Also, I have made it with both Root Beer and Dr. Pepper. Both were wonderful and had little difference in taste.
Also, I have made it with both Root Beer and Dr. Pepper. Both were wonderful and had little difference in taste.
1. Place your pretty pork roast on a plate. Season it generously with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Pat the seasoning into the roast with your fingers.
2. Into a large hot skillet pour about 2 T olive oil. Throw your Pork Roast seasoned side down into the skillet. (Ok don’t really ”throw” it. We don’t want pork guts to be flung anywhere! Just lay it down gently. Seasoned side down.)
3. Grab your Montreal Steak Seasoning…..
and sprinkle it on the unseasoned side of the meat. Let the pork roast get nice and brown. Turn it over and sear it on the other side as well. The Montreal Steak Seasoning will turn a bit crusty. That’s what you want. A nice crusty sear. Yum. This will really give your meat a nice smokey/salty flavor. It should smell pretty darn fabulous, too.
4. Stab that bad boy Pork Roast with a couple of forks and transfer it to a large crock pot.
5. Pour the soda over the top of your meat. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the meat shreds nicely with a fork.
6. Remove the roast from the pan, shred it all up and place it back in the soda juices. Let it cook for 1 hour more.
7. Drain the juices from the pan and pour the BBQ sauce in. Stir it well to incorporate. Cook for 30-60 more minutes.
Serve on some nice rolls.
Enjoy!
Thanks for dropping by today, I hope you have a good one!
Handy printable below…
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches (Crock Pot)
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) pork roast (NOT FROZEN)
2 T olive oil
Montreal Steak Seasoning
3-4 C Root Beer, Dr. Pepper or Coke
1 1/2 - 2 C Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
8 rolls
Instructions
1. Place your pretty pork roast on a plate. Season it generously with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Pat the seasoning into the roast with your fingers.
2. Into a large hot skillet pour about 2 T olive oil. Throw your Pork Roast seasoned side down into the skillet. (Ok don't really ''throw" it. We don't want pork guts to be flung anywhere! Just lay it down gently. Seasoned side down.)
3. Grab your Montreal Steak Seasoning and sprinkle it on the unseasoned side of the meat. Let the pork roast get nice and brown. Turn it over and sear it on the other side as well. The Montreal Steak Seasoning will turn a bit crusty. That's what you want. A nice crusty sear. Yum. This will really give your meat a nice smokey/salty flavor. It should smell pretty darn fabulous, too.
4. Stab that bad boy Pork Roast with a couple of forks and transfer it to a large crock pot.
5. Pour the soda over the top of your meat. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the meat shreds nicely with a fork.
6. Remove the roast from the pan, shred it all up and place it back in the soda juices. Let it cook for 1 hour more.
7. Drain the juices from the pan and pour the BBQ sauce in. Stir it well to incorporate. Cook for 30-60 more minutes.
Serve on some nice rolls.
Enjoy!
https://jamiecooksitup.net/2025/04/bbq-pulled-pork-sandwiches-crock-pot/Recipe from www.jamiecooksitup.net
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Is it necessary to completely cover the butt in soda? With 4 c. soda, its about 70% covered. Thank you… also, My house smells amazing after searing with the seasoning!!! Yum!
Marianna
Atlanta, GA
Hi Marianna,
70% covered will work out just fine.
Thanks,
~Jamie
My family doesn’t really like soda, do you think beer would work instead?
Hi Jaime! I discovered this recipe and your blog on Pinterest. I made this recipe today and it was a big hit. The first words out of my husband’s mouth were, “Why don’t you make this more often?” I’ll definitely be making it again soon!
I made two slight modifications to the recipe based on what I had on hand that I thought I’d share with you:
*I used both root beer and Dr. Pepper.
*Instead of regular Sweet Baby Ray’s I used their Honey BBQ sauce.
Thanks again for posting!
I made this and it was GREAT! Made it again a week late. Thanks so much!! Here is my post about it:
https://imake2.blogspot.fr/2012/08/coke-pulled-pork.html
If I make this as a “freezer meal”, can I freeze it before it’s cooked or do I need to do it after?
Hi Danielle,
You will cook the meat as the recipe indicates. Then let it cool, place the meat in a freezer safe Ziploc bag, or storage container and it will be ready to freeze. Good luck!
~Jamie
This was honesty the best pulled pork I’ve ever had! I used boneless pork ribs, dr. Pepper for the soda and for the sweet baby rays flavor I used “sweet and spicy”. It had the perfect little kick to it! Served with cole slaw. Thanks for the recipe.
Hello Jamie,
My husband and I recently acquired quite a bit of pork and I’ve been looking for recipes to add to the rotation. I’m so excited to try this recipe! Will a shoulder roast work as well for this?
Thank you for sharing your recipes!
-Krysta
Jamie, I was wondering if that was 3/4 cup or 3 to 4 cups of soda? Also, I’m using a 2 quart slow cooker, any changes to cook times etc suggested?
Ryan,
You need 3 to 4 cups of soda. A 2 quart slow cooker should work out fine for you.
Good luck!
~Jamie