Its a huge hit and Ill be making it again, sooner than later! Youre our favorite food blogger and recipe creator. Thanks! Ive not crisped it up in the oven, I like the meat warmed in the juice mixture in a saut pan. (He does all the cooking). Almost forgot Your crock pot pulled pork looks delicious! I made this recipe this week, this is my first attempt at carinitas and they were amazing! Pour it over the pulled pork, and voila! What kind of wood did you use for smoking? Add the piece of pork meat to the brine and put aside for 12 hrs. I slow cooked in a Club Aluminum stovetop roaster (Dutch oven), about 5 hours on simmer. Why is Coke used in pulled pork? - KOOLOADER.COM (4lbs pork shoulder, 2 tbs garlic powder, 2 tbs salt, 1 tbs pepper, 2 tbs brown sugar) Pour the Coca-Cola over the pulled pork*. Why do you put Coke in pulled pork? Luckily, I go back to Chicago a couple times a year to see my Dad and stepmom so I get as many of my fave restaurants in as possible. This is a winner! I cant have any caffeine, & I dony imagine the caffeine would burn away like alcohol does. How to make Pulled Pork Dip. Its so good, Im making the recipe as I type. Why the coke / dr pepper for pulled pork? Alternatives? What happens when you put Coca Cola in a crock pot? Diet Cola Pulled Pork Be the first to rate this recipe! Why do people use Coke in pulled pork? Use an electric mixer! I'm a trial & error, self taught, sugar addict who thankfully learned how to survive in the kitchen! This recipe is amazing! This recipe is just as delicious finishing the carnitas in small batches in a frying pan with a light coat of olive oil. YES!! Only took 2 hours to make. The flavours will be different each time and you may find you like some of them even more than the original! (Also on tonights menu, Cajun Butter Steak Bites and Guacamole) Thanks for sharing these awesome recipes! Multiple meals from one 4# roast. I am very particular about Mexican food. However, its just my husband and I here to eat it, so I was wondering if this freezes well? Wow thats so good to hear! It came out perfect. Heres another side that goes well with pulled pork: potatoes. Why do people add Coke to pulled pork? - Cooking Brush Pour in the liquid smoke and Coke until they cover the roast. Because WHO doesnt love crispy pulled pork?! I know the recipe with the 4lb roast makes 12 servings, but is each serving a half cup or more? Stir until it comes to a boil. Even before you add your sauce on top! Once foaming from Coca-Cola has subsided, sprinkle with kosher salt. Thank you for following along with me! 1) Pico de galo Mexican Coca Cola in, drizzle all over. If I am only using 2lbs of pork do I cut the rest of the ingredients in half as well?