recipe: dr pepper spicy pulled pork with jalapeno cilantro slaw

i've made this pulled pork recipe from Pioneer Woman before and was a big fan. since San Fran when i first tried slaw, i've been a tad curious. since Pioneer Woman's is a little different with the jalapeno and the cilantro kicks, it seemed like a good started recipe since i'm a huge fan of both of those ingredients. with a spicy slice of colby jack cheese, these were a pretty fun 4th of July 'wich.

ingredients list (pulled pork):
- 1/2 large onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 pork butt (shoulder), about 5 lbs
- salt & freshly ground pepper
- 1 (11oz) can chipolte peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cans dr pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar

to make (pulled pork): heat slow cooker on high heat, then add onion to bottom of slow cooker. (generously) salt & pepper the pork roast on all sides, then set on top of onions in the cooker. pour in the chipolte peppers, both cans of dr depper, and stir in the brown sugar.

reduce heat to low after 1-2 hours, then allow to cook for an additional 4-5 hours. turn the pork 2 or 3 times during the cooking process. when it's done (about 6 hrs  total), the meat should be falling apart when stabbed with a fork (if it's not, keep cooking it).

remove meat from pot, and place on cutting board or large plate, and shred it apart with 2 forks. pour out 50% of the liquid in the slow cooker, then return the meat to the cooker, stir, and keep warm until ready to serve. top with cheese (i used jalapeno colby jack to go w/ the zesty theme), cole slaw, and serve on buns.

ingredients list (slaw):
- 1/2 head cabbage, sliced thin
- 1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced thin
- 1 whole jalapeno, minced
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

to make: combine shredded cabbage and jalapeno in a large bowl. in a separate bowl, mix milk, mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne. pour over cabbage and stir until combined. cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. right before serving, toss in cilantro.