Sweet & Smoky Coca-Cola Pulled Pork
Revamp your dinner table with this irresistible Sweet & Smoky Coca-Cola Pulled Pork recipe, inspired by a friend's cherished potluck dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish transforms humble pork roast into a tender, flavor-packed masterpiece. The Coca-Cola not only infuses sweetness but also breaks down the meat fibers, resulting in incredibly juicy and fall-off-the-bone delicious pork. A hint of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat, while liquid smoke deepens the flavor profile, giving it that beloved smokiness. Serve it up on fluffy burger buns or savor it solo. This dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite and a hit at any gathering!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
pork roast
4-5 lbs (shoulder or butt, trimmed of excess fat)
garlic
2 teaspoons (minced, dehydrated)
onions
2 teaspoons (minced, dehydrated)
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (freshly ground)
cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon (ground)
liquid smoke
1 teaspoon (for added flavor)
Coca-Cola
1 liter (or other brand of cola)
barbecue sauce
20 ounces (I use Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy or your favorite brand)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet & Smoky Coca-Cola Pulled Pork?
It is a tender, flavor-packed dish that uses Coca-Cola to tenderize pork roast, combined with spices and barbecue sauce for a sweet and smoky finish.
What cut of meat should I use for this pulled pork recipe?
The recipe recommends using a 4-5 lb pork roast, specifically a shoulder or butt trimmed of excess fat.
Why is Coca-Cola used in this recipe?
Coca-Cola adds sweetness and helps break down the meat fibers, resulting in incredibly juicy and tender pork.
Is this recipe spicy?
It has a hint of heat from 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, but it is balanced by the sweetness of the cola and BBQ sauce.
Can I use a different brand of soda?
Yes, you can use Coca-Cola or any other brand of cola for this recipe.
How much Coca-Cola is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 liter of Coca-Cola.
What gives the pork its smoky flavor?
One teaspoon of liquid smoke is added to deepen the flavor profile and provide a beloved smokiness.
What kind of barbecue sauce is recommended?
The recipe suggest 20 ounces of Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy or your personal favorite brand.
Can I use fresh garlic and onions instead of dehydrated?
The recipe specifies minced dehydrated garlic and onions, but fresh can be substituted if you prefer.
How should the pork be served?
You can serve the pulled pork on fluffy burger buns or enjoy it solo.
Is this a slow cooker recipe?
Yes, it is tagged for use with a crock pot or slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients used in this recipe.
What is the preparation for the pork roast?
The pork roast should be trimmed of excess fat before cooking.
Is this recipe good for large groups?
Yes, it is specifically mentioned as a hit for potlucks and family gatherings.
How much liquid smoke should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
What kind of pepper is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper.
Does this recipe use fresh or dried onions?
It uses 2 teaspoons of minced dehydrated onions.
Is this considered a comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food and a family meal.
How much garlic is required?
You will need 2 teaspoons of minced dehydrated garlic.
What size barbecue sauce bottle do I need?
You will need a 20-ounce bottle of barbecue sauce.
What is the primary benefit of slow cooking the pork?
Slow cooking transforms the roast into a tender, fall-off-the-bone masterpiece.
Can I make this on a busy weeknight?
Yes, it is described as an easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Is the nutritional information available for this recipe?
Currently, the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and other nutritional details are not specified.
What is the texture of the finished meat?
The finished pork is incredibly juicy, tender, and fall-off-the-bone delicious.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include pulled pork, crock pot, slow cooker, barbecue, coca-cola, easy recipe, potluck, and comfort food.
Can I use diet cola?
While you can, regular cola is preferred as the sugar content helps with the tenderization and flavor profile.
Is the recipe inspired by a specific event?
Yes, it was inspired by a cherished potluck dish from a friend.
Does the recipe require many spices?
It uses a simple blend of garlic, onions, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Is the barbecue sauce added at the beginning or end?
The recipe lists barbecue sauce as a core ingredient, usually added to the shredded meat after it has cooked in the cola.
What type of buns are best for serving?
The recipe specifically suggests using fluffy burger buns.