I’ve heard tales of the slow cooker and its powers.
I’ve heard of its ability to yield a mean, tough cut of meat into the most tender, and most delicate.
I was drawn and i was curious.
I needed that kind of capacity in my life.
I went to the store and i bought.
A slow cooker and myself. Together, we are ready to embark on some adventure.
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We started our journey with this coca cola pulled pork recipe.
With just three ingredients (pork, coke and bbq sauce), this recipe seemed befitting for a couple of greenhorns.
I’ve chosen pork shoulder for our first experiment.
Pork shoulder is a relatively cheap cut which usually require lengthened cooking time.
And when i say “lengthened”, i mean ALL night long. Literally. All 8 hours of cooking.
Patience will really come in handy.
![pulled pork sandwich 2 Pulled Pork Sandwich](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/9/95445/pulled-pork-sandwich-L-oS_6qX.jpeg)
But it will reward too.
Because my pulled pork was not only fork tender, but it was also flavourfully delicious.
And i do think i have a new best friend.
Rejoice Oven and Stove, lets welcome Slow Cooker into the family.
Slow Cooker Cola Barbeque Pulled Beef Or Pork
- 3 lb. beef or pork roast
- 1 can Coca cola ( NOT DIET! )
- 1 – 16 oz. bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce
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- Trim fat off roast and place in appropriate sized slow cooker. Pour cola over the roast. Cover and cook on low 6 – 8 hours or until meat falls apart easily.
- Remove roast from cooker and shred. In a colander set over a large bowl, drain juices from slow cooker and reserve.
- Return meat to slow cooker and stir in barbeque sauce. Thin with some of the reserved juices (don’t throw them out yet!). Cook for another 1/2 to 1 hour on low or until heated through. Thin with additional juices, if necessary. I like to have the sauce just slightly thin, so some of the sauce soaks into the buns, but not so thin that they get soggy.
- To serve, place a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom half of a bunand top with the other bun half. Serve with homemade french fries (I did!)