Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pulled Pork

Name: Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pulled Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 500 min
Total time: 510 min
Ingredients: 1 (3½-lb) boneless pork shoulder; 1 (12-oz) can Coca-Cola; ¾ cup Coca-Cola; ¾ cup ketchup; 2 Tbsp vinegar; 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp salt, (or to taste)

Friday, April 9, 2021

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Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pulled Pork with Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce Recipe – our go-to recipe for pulled pork with only 2 ingredients! The homemade barbecue sauce puts this pork over the top! Pork shoulder, Coca-Cola, ketchup, vinegar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and salt. Great for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day & tailgating. Leftovers are great on a salad, in tacos or NACHOS! YUM! #crockpot #slowcooker #bbq #pork #pulledpork

platter of pulled pork, bbq sauce, buns, slaw and can of coca-cola

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Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Made with Coke

This Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pulled Pork might be the easiest meal I’ve ever made. It is literally two ingredients – pork shoulder and a can of Coke. I put the pork in the crockpot on my way out of the house and when I got home from work it was ready. It literally just fell apart. It was so good! I went the extra mile and made a homemade Coca-Cola BBQ sauce to go with the pork. OMG! It put the pork over the top! You must try this ASAP!

slow cooker of pulled pork with tongs in it

How to Make Coca-Cola Pulled Pork in the Crockpot

As I said, this is super duper easy to make. Place a pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the pork. Cover and cook on LOW all day. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding any fatty pieces.

To make the homemade Coca-Cola BBQ sauce, in a large saucepan, bring Coca-Cola, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, until thick. You can toss the pork with the BBQ sauce or just spoon some of the sauce over the pork when you serve it.

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

I used a boneless pork shoulder for this recipe. You may also see this cut of meat referred to as a pork butt or Boston butt.
Can I use a bone-in pork shoulder? Yes! If using a bone-in shoulder, you will just need to cook the pork on the higher end of the cooking time.
Can I cook pulled pork on HIGH in the crockpot? Yes! You can cook the pork shoulder on HIGH for about 4 to 6 hours.
To make the pork in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, cook the pork on HIGH pressure for 1 hour. Turn off and let steam naturally release for 20 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure. Remove pork from Instant Pot and shred.
The homemade Coca-Cola barbecue sauce will keep up to a week in the refrigerator.
If you don’t want to make the homemade BBQ sauce, you can use store-bought instead.
My favorite store-bought BBQ sauces are G. Hughes, Sweet Baby Rays, Stubbs, and Williamson Brothers.
Can pulled pork be reheated? Yes! You can make the pork ahead of and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Reheat the pork on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Can pulled pork be frozen? Yes! Make the pork as directed and shred. Toss the pork with sauce, if desired. Let the pork cool completely and place in a freezer bag and freeze. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Pulled Pork

This recipe is perfect for watching The Masters this weekend. It is also great for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day and tailgating. The leftovers are great on a salad, in tacos or NACHOS! YUM! Give this a try the next time you need an easy BBQ recipe. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

We like to serve this pork on buns with some coleslaw and baked beans. Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog that go great with this yummy pork:

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