Three Ingredient Pulled Pork

I love crock pot recipes, but am always skeptical of ones that only call for a handful of ingredients. I was in the mood for something different, filling, and comforting and came across this Cola Pulled Pork Recipe. I popped everything in the crock pot, let it cook on low for 10 hours and then viola- pulled pork sandwiches for a very grateful Mom and Dad.

I found the recipe a bit dry, but super flavorful. When I "pulled" the pork, I added some BBQ sauce, a few shakes of Liquid Smoke and a little Tobasco to give it some additional kick. I also served this with a heaping spoonful of Mom's coleslaw on top and a big bowl of fruit on the side. It was like a little picnic!

I saved some of the shredded pork for tacos or quesadillas for later in the week (just mix with peppers, onions, chilis and some salsa, cheese and sour cream and press in the panini maker) and froze some for when Guinea Pig visits and says I never have food in my fridge. (He is correct. When I cook, I cook for one usually, so most of my food is in the FREEZER, not the fridge!)

Ingredients

• 1 (3- to 4-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast (I used a nearly 5 pound Boston butt), trimmed of fat and "silver stuff"
• 1 bottle barbecue sauce
• 1 20-oz. can cola soft drink (I've read differing things here about using diet pop or not. I didn't use diet, but would be anxious to see what it does differently.)

Directions 

• 1. Place roast in a lightly greased slow cooker; pour barbecue sauce and cola over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork.
• 2. Transfer pork to a cutting board; shred with two forks, removing any large pieces of fat.
• 3. Season to taste.

The best part? Look how clean the bone is! Nothing wasted!

Adapted from: http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/7-ways-with/7-ways-with-cola-00420000004555/page8.html