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Pulled Pork Recipe

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πŸ– This Pulled Pork recipe teaches you how to create tender, flavorful pulled pork right at home, perfect for hearty meals.
⏲️ Offering multiple cooking methods, it adapts well to your schedule for delicious results whether you use an oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 4 lb pork shoulder or pork butt (boneless preferred)

– 2 tablespoons oil for searing

– 1 tablespoon paprika

– 1 tablespoon brown sugar

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1 teaspoon black pepper

– 1 teaspoon chili powder

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 12 ounces cola (regular soda recommended, root beer is a good substitute)

– Barbecue sauce for tossing

Instructions

1-First, trim excess fat from the pork and cut it into 4 pieces for even cooking.

2-Combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a bowl, then rub this spice mix all over the pork.

3-You can do this step the night before to let the flavors settle in deeper.

4-Optional: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy pot with a lid over medium-high heat and sear all sides of the pork pieces for a few seconds to lock in juices.

5-For the oven method, preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, place the pork in the pot, pour 12 ounces cola around it, cover with the lid, and cook for 3 hours.

6-Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

7-If you prefer a hands-off approach, try the slow cooker method by placing the pork and 12 ounces cola in the device.

8-Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until it’s tender.

9-For a quicker option, use a pressure cooker: place the pork and cola inside, cook on high pressure for 70 minutes, and allow a natural release of pressure for about 15 minutes before opening.

10-Once done, remove the pork and shred the meat with forks, then toss it with barbecue sauce if you like.

11-Serve it hot on buns or with sides for a complete meal.

Notes

πŸ— Use regular cola for tenderizing and adding sweetness; diet sodas are less effective.
πŸ₯€ Root beer or a mix of apple cider vinegar and apple juice can serve as good alternatives.
❄️ Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated for 2-3 days or freeze up to 3 months; reheat with added moisture to prevent drying.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven roasting, Slow cooking, Pressure cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 ounces
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 554 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 124 mg