Slow Cooker Cola Barbecue Pork

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 cup cola, such as coca cola or pepsi
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (5 1/2) pound bone in boston butt
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• barbecue sauce to serve

Preparation

Step 1

in a medium bowl, stir together cola and ketchup; pour into a 6 quart slow cooker. in a medium bowl, stir together salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and red pepper. Rub pork with oil. Rub spice mixture on pork, coating all sides. Place in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Remove bones and fat; discard. Shred meat, and return to slow cooker. Pour reserved cooking liquid over shredded pork. Serve with barbecue sauce and your favorite side dish.