Coca-Cola Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This recipe delivers incredibly tender and flavorful pulled pork with minimal effort, thanks to the magic of slow cooking and Coca-Cola. Perfect for sandwiches or a main dish.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pound Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
- 1 large Onion
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- 1 can (12 oz) Coca-Cola (or similar cola drink)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the pork shoulder dry; mix brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture generously over the pork shoulder, ensuring even coating.
- Place chopped onion and minced garlic at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar around the pork, avoiding washing off the rub.
- Pour the can of Coca-Cola over the pork, ensuring it is well-covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding fat.
- Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid; add some liquid to the shredded pork to keep it moist and flavorful.
Notes
For best results and maximum tenderness, cook the pulled pork on the low setting for the full suggested duration. The acidity from the Coca-Cola and apple cider vinegar helps to tenderize the meat beautifully. This pulled pork is excellent served on buns with your favorite BBQ sauce, or as a main dish with sides like coleslaw or mac and cheese.