How to Make Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ, craving some hearty comfort food, or looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe to feed a hungry family, this dish is sure to hit the spot. The tender and juicy pulled pork, paired with the sweet and smoky flavors of the barbacoa sauce, creates a mouthwatering combination that will have your taste buds singing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 ¼ cups caffeinated pepper-type soda (such as Dr Pepper®)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • ⅔ cup salsa verde
  • 1 habanero pepper, diced (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place pork shoulder fat-side-up in a slow cooker. Cover with soda, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low until pork is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove any bones and solid hunks of fat from pork and discard. Shred with 2 forks; stir pork into its juices. Add brown sugar, green chiles, salsa verde, and habanero pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors are absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    250 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 582mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 227mg