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Cola-Marinated Pulled Pork Recipe

American · Main course · 500 min total

Tender, sweet, and tangy pulled pork made with a cola marinade that caramelizes beautifully as it slow-cooks. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 (12 oz) can cola (not diet)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut into large chunks if needed to fit in slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cola, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
3. Place pork in slow cooker and pour marinade over it, turning to coat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
4. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding any bones or large fat pieces.
5. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid, then return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss with the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve immediately or keep warm on low setting until ready to serve.

Tips

• For extra flavor, sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
• Toast buns before assembling sandwiches for better texture.

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