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Cola-braised pork Recipe

American · Main course · 135 min total

Tender, caramelized pork shoulder braised in cola with soy sauce and aromatics, creating a sweet-savory glaze that's perfect over rice.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups cola (not diet)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown pork in batches, about 4 minutes per side, then set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
3. Return pork to pot. Add soy sauce, cola, rice vinegar, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, until pork is tender.
4. Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
5. Discard star anise and cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Garnish with green onions.

Tips

• Use full-sugar cola for best caramelization; diet cola will not work.
• This dish can be made ahead and reheated; flavors deepen overnight.
• Serve over steamed rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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