Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Pork shoulder is rubbed with a spice mixture of brown sugar and cayenne pepper and simmered for several hours in a cola broth until tender and falling apart. Tear the meat with two forks, toss with the sauce, and use in a variety of dishes and appetizers, such as tacos, sandwiches, or salads.

Ingredients:

• 1 pork shoulder weighing 2.2-3 kg.
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp. l. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups of lightly salted broth or water
• 1 tbsp. cola

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Preheat oven to 175°C. Rinse and dry the pork shoulder.
Step 2
• Combine brown sugar, garlic, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture generously and evenly over the pork shoulder.
Step 3
• Place the chopped onion, broth, and cola in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven. Place the seasoned pork in the roasting pan and roast for 4-6 hours, checking the meat and liquid level every hour.
Step 4
• When the pork is tender enough to fall apart, shred it with a fork and mix it with the pan juices.
Step 5
• Serving options
  This recipe is quite versatile, and the pork can be served in a variety of ways to ensure everyone is satisfied. Here are a few ways to serve pulled pork..
  
  Salads
  Layer pulled pork on toasted corn tortillas with romaine lettuce, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, pinto beans, lime wedges, and tomatillo vinaigrette. Serve with coleslaw.
  
  Sandwiches
  Place pulled pork on toasted potato buns.
  
  Taco
  Prepare a taco bar with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, lime wedges, cotija cheese, and more. Perfect for a casual party.

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