Braised Pork with Coke Recipe - How to Make the Best Coke Braised BBQ Pork Butt

cola

🥗Healthier: sparkling water + a splash of vinegar

💰Cheaper: generic cola

Sparkling water reduces sugar while maintaining fizz.

pork butt

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often cheaper and similar in texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a similar flavor profile.

Place the pork butt in the slow cooker.

Add 1.5 onions, 2.5 stalks of celery, and a whole bunch of garlic to the slow cooker.

Season with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 cup of molasses.

Pour Coca-Cola over the pork and vegetables.

Cover the slow cooker and set it for 8 hours on low.

After cooking, check the pork for tenderness and let it rest.

Prepare the barbecue sauce by mixing 1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of molasses, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a skillet.

Simmer the sauce until it thickens.

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