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Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

A tender, sweet-savory Southern pork loin cooked in a rich Coca-Cola glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pork Loin
  • 3-4 lb pork loin boneless
  • 2 cups Coca-Cola not diet
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat pork loin dry.
  2. Season pork with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Sear pork loin in olive oil until browned on all sides.
  4. Mix Coca-Cola, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Pour sauce over pork, cover, and roast for 60 minutes.
  6. Uncover, baste, and roast an additional 25–35 minutes.
  7. Rest pork for 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve with extra glaze spooned over the top.

Notes

Use full-strength Coca-Cola for best caramelization.