Soy And Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Soy And Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 (3 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cola (such as Coca-Cola); 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 cup diagonally sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
2
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt. Add pork to pan; saute for 8 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove pork. Add ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in cola and the next 3 ingredients (through soy sauce); bring to a boil. Return pork to pan; cover. Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 50 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove pork from pan, and let stand for 10 minutes. Shred pork with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
3
Place pan over medium-high heat; bring cooking liquid to a boil. Cook 15 minutes or until reduced to about 2 cups, stirring occasionally. Combine pork and 3/4 cup sauce in a bowl; toss to coat. Top with green onions. Serve pork with remaining 1 1/4 cups sauce.

280

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 (3 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Soy And Cola-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.

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Soy And Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder

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