Cocacola Braised Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Cocacola Braised Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder / Butt, cut into 2 inch cubes; 5 Cloves of Garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (I use the seeds of Chipotle peppers that I run through a coffee grinder); 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (double this if you're a spice fiend); 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder; 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar; juice of 2 Limes; 1 can of CocaCola; 1 can of Light Beer

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder / Butt, cut into 2 inch cubes
5 Cloves of Garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons Salt
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder (I use the seeds of Chipotle peppers that I run through a coffee grinder)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (double this if you're a spice fiend)
1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
juice of 2 Limes
1 can of CocaCola
1 can of Light Beer

1
In a CrockPot/slow cooker, put the pork, garlic, and all the dry seasonings. Mix everything up so that the pork is all evenly coated.
2
Pour in the can of Coke. Pour in enough Beer to just cover the pork, no more. Pour the rest in your garden, if you don't wanna drink it.
3
Turn the CrockPot on, set to Low for 7 - 8 hours.
4
Remove the pork from the pot, and using two forks, or your hands, shred the pork.
5
Reduce the cooking liquid until it thickens up enough to coat the pork - about 45min. Have this going while you're shredding the park. Before pouring it on to the pork, fish out the garlic cloves.
6
Mix the sauce into the pork. Start with half, and taste as you go. You probably won't use all of it. Don't forget salt if it needs it.
7
Serve on corn tortillas with fresh lime juice, cotija, and pickled red onions. Some crema and shaved iceberg lettuce if you're feeling extra sassy.
8
For the purposes of a cheap meal, the photo features a super quick, easy version of a salsa fresca. I used 1 cup of canned plum tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, a few cloves of garlic, half of a jalapeno (seeded and deribbed), generous amount of salt, and juice of half a lime all in a blender. Simple, easy, delicious, fresh tasting. Much cheaper than canned salsa, and much faster than chopping a bunch of veggies.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder / Butt, cut into 2 inch cubes, 5 Cloves of Garlic, crushed, 3 tablespoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Cumin, and more.

Yes, Cocacola Braised Pork Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cocacola Braised Pork Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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