Cincinnati-Style Smoked Pulled Pork with Red Cream Soda Spritz
Cincinnati’s love affair with red cream soda runs deep, and this pulled pork recipe tips its hat to that sweet, nostalgic flavor. Barq’s Red Cream Soda brings a vanilla-caramel sweetness that pairs beautifully with slow-smoked pork. Pecan wood imparts a mellow, nutty smoke that complements the rub’s spices without overpowering the meat, while still honoring the regional barbecue tradition, though hickory or oak would be equally fitting. The spritz not only keeps the meat moist but also helps develop a mahogany bark with a subtle cream soda undertone. Finished with its own rich drippings, this pork is juicy, flavorful, and rooted in Midwest comfort.
