Prepare the pork by trimming any excess fat from the pork should or pork butt.

In the bottom of the slow cooker add the chopped onion and minced garlic.

Put the pork into the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and paprika.

Add the spice rub mixture to the pork and try cover it in the spices as much as possible. Pour in one can of Dr. Pepper and cover with the lid.

Cook the pork on low heat for 9 – 10 hours or high heat for 6 -7 hours.

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or a baking sheet. Shred it with two forks. Remove all of the juices from the slow cooker, but reserve 1 cup of juices.

Place the shredded pork back in the empty slow cooker then add the the BBQ sauce and 1⁄2 - 1 cup of the reserved juices. Mix together. Add additional sauce and juices, enough liquid to make the pork as juicy as you prefer. Serve from the slow cooker or from a large bowl. Serve the pulled pork immediately with your favorite buns.