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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Wendy Lewis
[email protected]This pulled pork is delicious! The meat is so tender and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of Big Red soda and spices. It's a perfect dish for a party or a weeknight meal.
Khulan Ganselem
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The pulled pork is so juicy and flavorful, and the Big Red soda adds a unique and delicious twist. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pulled pork.
Khuma Khadka123
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The pulled pork is fall-apart tender and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Youssef Ben
[email protected]This pulled pork is amazing! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world. I love the combination of Big Red soda and spices. It's a perfect dish for a party or a weeknight meal.
HENRY OZUE
[email protected]I've tried a lot of pulled pork recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The Big Red soda gives it a unique and delicious flavor that I can't get enough of. I highly recommend this recipe!
Norman Jr
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can simply throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work. It's a delicious and convenient meal that my whole family loves.
Kingsley Duru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The Big Red soda added a unique and delicious flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jamshed Iqbal
[email protected]This pulled pork was a huge success at my last potluck. Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful it was. I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again.
DON ROOMY
[email protected]The Big Red soda in this recipe really makes a difference. It adds a subtle sweetness and tanginess that complements the savory pork perfectly. I highly recommend using Big Red instead of regular soda or broth.
Khan Shohag
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I simply threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its magic. The end result was a delicious and fall-apart pulled pork that was perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and even pizza.
Nayoo kens
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The combination of Big Red soda and spices created a mouthwatering pulled pork that was a hit at my party. I received so many compliments on the dish, and I'm already planning to make it again for my next gathering.
HD jolhas official
[email protected]My family savored every bite of this tender and juicy pulled pork! The slow cooker made it so easy to prepare, and the Big Red soda added a unique and flavorful twist. We'll definitely be making this recipe again soon!