Pulled Pork with Coke and Brown Sugar (Crock Pot Recipe)
This easy pulled pork with coke and brown sugar is bursting with savory flavors from simple ingredients and a humble can of Coca-Cola — perfect for busy weeknights, game day, Father's Day dinner, or crowd-pleasing Memorial Day food and 4th of July food!
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz regular Coca-Cola
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare 3–4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt by patting the meat dry and removing any excess fat.
- In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork.
- Place the pork into your crock pot and pour 12 oz regular Coca-Cola and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce around the pork.
- Place lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours (or high for 4–5 hours) until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred meat with two forks. Return the meat to the crock pot and mix in 1 cup barbecue sauce (I like to use Sweet Baby Ray).
- OPTIONAL (for crispier pork): Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread the shredded pork on a rimmed baking sheet with some of the juices and bake 10–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the edges are slightly crispy and caramelized. After crisping, mix in 1 cup barbecue sauce, if desired.
- Serve on hamburger buns or slider rolls, and enjoy!