Sarasota's Vernor's Spicy Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Transform your next meal into a bold and irresistible experience with Sarasota's Vernor's Spicy Crock Pot Pulled Pork! This slow-cooked masterpiece combines the subtle sweetness of Vernor’s ginger ale with a zesty blend of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and spices, creating a perfect balance of tangy, smoky, and spicy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe lets the crock pot do all the work, yielding tender, juicy pork that falls apart effortlessly. The secret lies in the flavorful spice rub and the unique addition of Vernor’s, which adds a subtle gingery kick to this Southern-inspired classic. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or served with your favorite sides, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day feasts. Easy, flavorful, and full of character, this pulled pork recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 cups Vernor's Ginger Ale
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (your favorite)
• 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork shoulder until it is fully coated.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the Vernor's Ginger Ale, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Pour the liquid mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 8

Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.

Step 9

Using two forks, shred the pork into fine pieces, discarding any large chunks of fat as needed.

Step 10

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining cooking liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or salt if needed.

Step 12

Serve the pulled pork on buns, in tacos, or with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2745.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5504.8

Total Fat 363.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 6649.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 222.3g
Protein 327.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.3mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 5662.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 17.9%