Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

A classic Southern-style roast where pork is slow-baked in a sweet, tangy cola glaze until tender, juicy, and slightly caramelized.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 1.5–2 kg pork loin (or pork roast)
• 1 can/bottle Coca-Cola (about 330–500 ml)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp mustard (optional, for depth)
• 2 tbsp oil

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🔥 Instructions

1. Sear the pork

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
• Heat oil in a pan
• Sear pork loin on all sides until golden brown

👉 This locks in flavor and juices.

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2. Build the glaze

In a bowl or roasting pan, mix:

• Coca-Cola
• Brown sugar
• garlic
• onion
• soy sauce/Worcestershire
• pepper, salt, mustard

Stir until combined.

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3. Bake slowly

• Place pork in a roasting dish
• Pour glaze over it
• Cover tightly with foil

Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting occasionally.

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4. Uncover & caramelize

• Remove foil
• Bake another 20–30 minutes
• Spoon sauce over pork so it becomes sticky and glossy

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5. Rest & slice

• Let rest 10–15 minutes
• Slice thickly and serve with sauce

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😋 Flavor profile

• Sweet caramel-like glaze
• Savory, tender pork
• Slight tang from cola and seasoning

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🍽️ Serving ideas

• Mashed potatoes 🥔
• Rice or cornbread
• Roasted vegetables

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⭐ Tips for best results

• Don’t rush the cooking—low and slow makes it tender
• Use enough liquid so the pork stays moist
• Reduce leftover sauce on stove for a thicker gravy

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If you want, I can also give you:

• A slow cooker Coca-Cola pulled pork version
• Or a spicy Southern BBQ twist version