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Old South Coco-Cola Pork Loin

5 from 2 votes
Coca-Cola in a meat marinade? You bet! This crazy-sounding technique creates a surprisingly delicious, tender pork loin that even picky eaters will devour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dry mustard
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 3-5 lb pork loin roast
Cola Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2/3 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together in a baking dish. Add pork loin and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Remove pork from marinade and roast at 325°F for 30-40 minutes per lb until 175°F.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened.
  4. Pour sauce over pork and roast 30 minutes more.
  5. Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
  6. Enjoy your crazy-delicious Coca-Cola caramelized pork loin!

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