Coke Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipe

Coca-Cola

🥗Healthier: diet soda

💰Cheaper: root beer

Diet soda reduces sugar content, while root beer offers a similar flavor profile.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 140℃ fan assisted/160℃ conventional (325℉).

Rub the pork butt with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.

In a bowl, combine Coca-Cola, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, ginger, and garlic.

Place the pork in a baking dish and pour the mixture over it.

Add the chopped onion on top of the pork.

Cover the dish with foil and bake slowly in the oven until tender, adjusting time based on the size of the pork.

Once cooked, shred the pork and mix with the sauce.

Serve on brioche buns topped with coleslaw and hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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