Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

Coca-Cola in a meat marinade? You bet! This surprising technique results in a tender, flavorful pork loin that even the pickiest eaters will love.

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Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the 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

For the 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

Instructions

In a baking dish, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the pork loin, ensuring it is fully coated, and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Remove the pork from the marinade and roast for 30-40 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.

While the pork is roasting, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Pour the sauce over the pork loin and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes.

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

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Enjoy your Coca-Cola caramelized pork loin!

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