Impossibly Easy Sweet Pulled Pork
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this "Impossibly Easy Sweet Pulled Pork" recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's as effortless as it is delicious. Featuring tender, fall-apart boneless pork shoulder simmered low and slow in a blend of cola, brown sugar, and savory spices, this dish delivers an irresistible balance of smoky sweetness and tangy richness. A quick homemade sauce of sweet barbecue, honey, and apple cider vinegar takes the flavor to the next level, making it perfect for sliders, tacos, or hearty rice bowls. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for busy days, meal preps, or feeding a crowd. Get ready to savor every juicy, caramelized bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 can (12 oz) Canned cola (not diet)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (sweet variety)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat if necessary, and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
Place the seasoned pork into a slow cooker. Pour the can of cola over the pork to keep it moist and add flavor.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily falls apart.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
Discard the cooking liquid from the slow cooker, then return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Pour this mixture over the shredded pork and stir to evenly coat.
Cover the slow cooker again and cook on LOW for an additional 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the sweet pulled pork warm on sandwich buns, in tacos, or over rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.3 g | 349% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.1 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 5262 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.3 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.8 g | ||
| Protein | 234.8 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4359 mg | 93% | |
*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.
