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Alicia Curley's Dr Pepper Pineapple Roast
TOTAL TIME6 hrs 5 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
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About this RecipeThis Dr Pepper Pineapple Roast is the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Slow-cooked Smithfield Picnic Roast is infused with juicy pineapple, rich BBQ sauce, and bold seasonings, then shredded until tender and served over rice. Topped with crisp matchstick carrots, this easy crockpot recipe is a delicious crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights, family dinners, or game day gatherings.
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Ingredients
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1 Boneless Shoulder Picnic Roast
 
1 can Dr Pepper
 
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
 
2 tablespoons soy sauce
 
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
 
20 oz crushed pineapple can
 
2 teaspoon pepper
 
2 tablespoon smoked paprika
 
1 tablespoon garlic powder
 
1 tablespoon onion powder
 
1/3 cup light brown sugar
 
Matchstick carrots to liking
Directions
1.
Pat the roast dry with a paper towel and place it into a Crockpot
2.
Add in Dr. Pepper, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, dijon mustard, crushed pineapple, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and light brown sugar into the Crockpot
3.
Give everything a good stir and set the Crockpot on high for 5-6 hours or low 8-9 hours
4.
Once cooked, shred the pork and give everything a good stir again
5.
Serve over rice, top with matchsticks carrots, and enjoy!
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