Coca-Cola Carnitas

Name: Coca-Cola Carnitas
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-in. pieces; 1 cup Coca-Cola; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; For serving: Corn or flour tortillas, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, sliced radishes, cotija cheese

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Coca-Cola with meat you say? Insanity? Well, actually, the classic soda is a famous ingredient for braising big cuts of meat. Here, the sugary drink tenderizes pork shoulder, and classic carnitas spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano add balance. After cooking until the pork is super tender, you reduce the sauce until it makes a delicious glaze. Serve with classic taco fixings for a new family favorite.

By Dawn Perry

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Credit: Jennifer Causey

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

30 mins

total:

6 hrs 30 mins

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-in. pieces
1 cup Coca-Cola
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
For serving:Corn or flour tortillas, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, sliced radishes, cotija cheese

Directions

Step 1
Combine pork, Coca Cola, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a 5-to 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high, covered, until meat is tender and shreds easily, 5 to 6 hours.

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Step 2
Transfer pork and liquid to a large saucepan and bring to a vigorous simmer over high. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until liquid is reduced and coats meat, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve pork in warm tortillas with fixings on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

339 calories; fat 19.3g; saturated fat 7g; cholesterol 113.6mg; carbohydrates 7.2g; fiber 0.7g; sugars 5.2g; protein 32.8g; sodium 777.1mg.

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Linda Szymoniak

06/24/2019

I made bbq pulled pork with Dr. Pepper. The soda really tenderizes the meat and in the case of the Dr. Pepper, was sweeter than Coke. I ended up keeping some of the pork aside before putting the bbq sauce on - it tasted so good just as it was. I've used Coke when making pork, too. Again, it really tenderizes the meat.

wls7133e72c6380

01/03/2018

This recipe was so easy in the crockpot and incredibly tasty. It's great served over rice too. Upon request from my teenage son, I'm making a batch for him and his friends for a weekend taco bar.

Lisa Seaberg

10/06/2017

I cut the salt by half and it was still a bit too salty. Otherwise really good. Will make it again with less salt.

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