Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin
A tender, sweet, and tangy pork loin marinated in Coca-Cola and basted with a caramelized cola sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- - 1 cup Coca-Cola
- - ¼ cup soy sauce
- - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- - ⅓ 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
- - ½ tsp dry mustard
- - ⅔ cup Coca-Cola
- - ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate pork loin in a mixture of Coca-Cola, soy sauce, oil, Dijon, ketchup, Worcestershire, dry mustard, garlic, ginger, balsamic vinegar, and thyme overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place pork on a roasting rack and roast for 30-40 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 175°F.
- Prepare cola sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
- During the last 30 minutes of roasting, baste the pork with cola sauce and let it caramelize.
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with remaining sauce.
Notes
- Marinate pork for at least 12 hours for best results.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.