Coca Cola Pork Roast
Tender, sweet, and irresistibly savory, this Coca Cola Pork Roast is a slow-cooked masterpiece that turns a humble pork shoulder into a melt-in-your-mouth meal. Infused with the rich, caramelized flavors of Coca Cola, brown sugar, and a hint of soy sauce, the sauce is the real showstopper—perfectly balancing sweetness and umami. A quick sear locks in the flavor of the seasoned roast before it cooks low and slow with ingredients like ketchup, garlic, and smoked paprika, creating a depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Once tender, the pork is shredded and coated in a luscious, thickened sauce, making it ideal for pairing with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether it’s for a hearty family dinner or a potluck, this soul-satisfying dish is as simple as it is impressive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lb Pork shoulder roast (boneless)
- 2 cups Coca Cola
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder roast dry with paper towels and season all over with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until it is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer it to a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Coca Cola, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, chopped onion, and minced garlic until well combined.
Pour the Coca Cola mixture over the pork roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and set it aside on a large platter. Shred the meat using two forks.
Skim excess fat from the sauce in the slow cooker. To thicken the sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce and allow it to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on high while stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded pork, tossing to coat evenly.
Serve the Coca Cola Pork Roast warm with your choice of side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 300.8 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.7 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 6134 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.7 g | ||
| Protein | 253.0 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4259 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
