Coconut & Root Beer Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Coconut & Root Beer Braised Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 lb pork shoulder; 4 liter root beer; 1 oz coconut extract; 1 cup rice vinegar; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tbsp ground coriander seed; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp ground white pepper; 1 salt; 1 vegetable oil; as needed

Servings: persons

7 lb pork shoulder
4 liter root beer
1 oz coconut extract
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp ground coriander seed
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp ground white pepper
1 salt
1 vegetable oil; as needed

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.
2
Season flour with salt and pepper.
3
Dredge pork shoulder.
4
Shake off excess.
5
Sear each side.
6
Remove from pot.
7
Add chicken stock.
8
Scrape up brown bits.
9
Reduce until stock is nearly evaporated.
10
Add root beer and vinegar.
11
Add dried spices and bay leaf.
12
Return pork to pot.
13
The liquid should not completely submerge the pork.
14
Bring to a simmer.
15
Cover.
16
Cook for approximately 4 hours or until pork is starting to fall apart.
17
Check liquid level occasionally to make sure it hasn't completely evaporated.
18
Pull apart when it is cool enough to handle.
19
Toss with enough of the braising liquid to keep moist.
20
Variations; Onions, parsley, mustard, shallots, celery, cornstarch, tequila, thyme, cilantro, vanilla extract, rum, molasses,

2315

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

235

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 lb pork shoulder, 4 liter root beer, 1 oz coconut extract, 1 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Coconut & Root Beer Braised Pork Shoulder falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Coconut & Root Beer Braised Pork Shoulder

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