🍖 Slow Cooker Cola Pulled Pork

Looking for a crowd-pleasing meal that practically cooks itself? This slow cooker pulled pork delivers tender, juicy meat coated in a rich sweet-and-savory sauce with minimal effort. A splash of cola helps break down the pork as it cooks, creating a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements every bite. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, feeding a hungry family, or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a reliable favorite.

📝 Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Boneless pork shoulder	3 lbs	Cut into 1½-inch cubes
Ketchup	1 cup
Cola (regular, not diet)	1 cup
Brown sugar	⅓ cup	Packed
Worcestershire sauce	2 tbsp
Kosher salt	1 tsp	Optional
Black pepper	½ tsp	Optional
Sandwich buns	8–10	For serving

👩‍🍳 Directions

Prepare the Pork

Place the cubed pork shoulder into the bottom of a 5–6 quart slow cooker.

Mix the Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, cola, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well blended.

Combine

Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and stir lightly to ensure the meat is evenly coated.

Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the pork is extremely tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Shred the Meat

Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the meat and remove any large pieces of fat.

Finish the Dish

Carefully skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.

Let the Flavors Meld

Allow the pork to rest on the WARM setting for 10–15 minutes so it can absorb more of the sauce.

Serve

Pile the pulled pork onto sandwich buns and add your favorite toppings before serving.

✨ Enjoy it in sandwiches, sliders, tacos, wraps, or rice bowls for an easy meal everyone will love.