BIG RED SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK
The pairing of barbecue and Big Red Soda is super-popular throughout the South, so why not combine the two in one killer dish? The sweet, cult-favorite cream soda, originally from Texas, is often compared to cinnamon bubble gum, but also has notes of lemon, orange, and vanilla. Here, it's combined with barbecue sauce as a cooking liquid for slow-cooked, spice-rubbed pork shoulder, with results that are sweet, spicy, and as uniquely flavored as Big Red itself.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Grill/Barbecue Pork Backyard BBQ Sandwich Texas Slow Cooker
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the pork:
- Mix salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub all over pork.
- Stir soda and barbecue sauce in slow cooker. Place pork in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low, spooning juices over top of pork or turning occasionally, until meat is very tender and falls apart when shredded with 2 forks, about 8 hours.
- Transfer pork to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. Discard large pieces of unrendered fat or gristle.
- Make the Big Red barbecue sauce:
- Stir barbecue sauce and 2 Tbsp. soda in a medium bowl. Taste and add up to 1 Tbsp. Big Red, depending on sweetness of barbecue sauce. Toss shredded pork in desired amount of sauce and drizzle more sauce over. You can also spoon some cooking liquid over pork for extra flavor. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve pork with Big Red sauce alongside, or make sandwiches with buns, pork, slaw, pickles, and an extra drizzle of sauce, if desired.
- Do Ahead
- Pork can be coated in spice rub 1 day ahead; chill. Pork can be cooked and shredded up to 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill.
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Mansab Shahzad
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Gaurab Sunuwar
sunuwarg@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful.
Md Bozlur Rahman
md79@aol.comI love the flavor of the pork in this recipe. The combination of spices is perfect.
Haroon Ali
a-haroon@yahoo.comThis recipe is so versatile. I've used the pulled pork in tacos, sandwiches, and even pasta dishes.
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s@gmail.comI've tried this recipe with different cuts of pork and it always turns out great.
Brian Mcd
m_brian25@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork roast.
Afua Otema
otema_a44@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
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j-city64@hotmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home.
Tj Allan
allan.t@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork and asked for the recipe.
Mujahid Ahsan
mujahid-a3@aol.comThis was my first time making pulled pork and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork was delicious.
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latent42@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pork is always tender and juicy.
Mahi Veer
mahi.veer@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful. My family loved it.