Soy and Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Soy and Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder
145 min.
10
214kcal

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If you’re looking for a dish that’s sure to impress at your next gathering, look no further than this Soy and Cola-Braised Pork Shoulder. A perfect blend of savory and sweet, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Picture tender, succulent pork shoulder braised to perfection, absorbing all the delightful notes of cola, soy sauce, and aromatic spices.

This delectable dish takes about 145 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for a leisurely afternoon in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering feast that serves up to 10 people. The combination of dark sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic elevates the flavor profile, while the tangy hoisin sauce and rice vinegar give it a unique twist that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of cola.

Not only is this Pork Shoulder a star at the dinner table, but it also makes for fantastic leftovers, perfect for lunch or a relaxed dinner later in the week. Serve it alongside rice or steamed veggies, and let the rich sauce delight your taste buds. Whether it’s a family gathering or a special occasion, this dish is sure to bring people together and create lasting memories around the table.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 pound boston butt pork shoulder bone-in trimmed (Boston butt)
  • cups coca-cola (such as Coca-Cola)
  • tablespoon sesame oil dark
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cup spring onion diagonally sliced
  • 0.5 cup hoisin sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup soy sauce 
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 30
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add oil to pan.
  4. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt.
  5. Add pork to pan; saut for 8 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  6. Remove pork.
  7. Add ginger and garlic; saut 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.
  8. Bake at 300 for 1 hour and 50 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  9. Remove pork from pan, and let stand for 10 minutes. Shred pork with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
  10. Place pan over medium-high heat; bring cooking liquid to a boil. Cook 15 minutes or until reduced to about 2 cups, stirring occasionally.
  11. Combine pork and 3/4 cup sauce in a bowl; toss to coat. Top with green onions.
  12. Serve pork with remaining 1 1/4 cups sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein38.72%
Fat37.99%
Carbs23.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.400869532772%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.75kcal
10.69%
Fat:8.84g
13.6%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.73%
Carbohydrates:12.19g
4.06%
Net Carbohydrates:11.46g
4.17%
Sugar:8.28g
9.2%
Cholesterol:65.3mg
21.77%
Sodium:646.03mg
28.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.78mg
1.26%
Protein:20.27g
40.54%
Vitamin B1:0.87mg
57.82%
Selenium:29.16µg
41.66%
Phosphorus:222.18mg
22.22%
Vitamin B3:4.44mg
22.2%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.14%
Zinc:3.2mg
21.34%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.1%
Vitamin K:20.98µg
19.98%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.56%
Potassium:405.45mg
11.58%
Iron:1.63mg
9.08%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.42%
Magnesium:30.7mg
7.68%
Copper:0.13mg
6.45%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.8%
Folate:17.32µg
4.33%
Vitamin C:3.12mg
3.78%
Calcium:30.75mg
3.08%
Fiber:0.73g
2.92%
Vitamin A:106.44IU
2.13%
Source:My Recipes