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Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa

Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa

Cost $15, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 540 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast

  • Liquid & Seasoning

    • 1 ¼ cups caffeinated pepper-type soda (such as Dr Pepper®)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Sweeteners

    • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • Vegetables & Flavoring

    • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
    • ⅔ cup salsa verde
    • 1 habanero pepper, diced (Optional)
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Place pork shoulder fat-side-up in a slow cooker. Cover with soda, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

2

Cover and cook on Low until pork is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.

3

Remove any bones and solid hunks of fat from pork and discard. Shred with 2 forks; stir pork into its juices. Add brown sugar, green chiles, salsa verde, and habanero pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

4

Cover and cook on Low until flavors are absorbed, about 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For added spice, use more diced habanero peppers.Serve with rice, tortillas, salad, or rolls for a complete meal.Make ahead and refrigerate to enhance flavors overnight.