Sweet and Spicy Coca-Cola Shredded Pork Bites
servings
Pulled Pork Bites are a tasty appetizer for any get-together. Ritz crackers topped with shredded pork cooked in a spicy Coca-Cola barbecue sauce, caramelized onions, and cheese will melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pork loin
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili paste more if you like more heat
- 8 ounces Coca-Cola
- 16 ounces barbecue sauce
- 50 RITZ crackers
- caramelized onions
- ¾ cup Colby / Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chili paste over the entire pork loin.
- Rub the dry ingredients over the pork to completely cover.
- Place meat into the slow cooker and gently pour in the Coca-Cola and barbecue sauce.
- Cook on low for 4 - 5 hours, turning and stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the caramelized onions.
- Once pork is fork tender, remove and shred with two forks.
- Return to slow cooker for an additional 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven broiler to low.
- Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment.
- Place the Ritz crackers onto the parchment.
- Using a small cookie scoop place about a tablespoon of the shredded pork on top.
- Add a few of the caramelized onions and sprinkle with a half teaspoon of shredded cheese.
- Place cookie sheet under the broiler for about 1 - 2 minutes or until cheese is melted, watching carefully.
- Sprinkle each with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Serve them as soon as possible because the crackers will definitely soften as they sit.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg