20-Min Pulled Pork with Cola & BBQ
Pork shoulder simmered fast in cola and BBQ sauce until shredded and saucy. Ready in 20 minutes instead of 8 hours — still smoky, tender, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder, boneless
- 1 can (12 oz) cola
- 1 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks, breaking it up into pieces that fit comfortably in a large skillet.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then add pork and brown hard on all sides, ~8 minutes.
- 3
Pour cola and BBQ sauce over the pork, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 4
Simmer uncovered on medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is fork-tender.
- 5
Shred the pork directly in the skillet using two forks, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Serve hot, spooning sauce over each portion.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch minimum)
- two forks for shredding
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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