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Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

A tender pork loin braised in a sweet-savory Coca-Cola glaze with brown sugar, mustard, and caramelized onions—an Old South favorite that's easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork loin trim excess fat
  • 1.5 cups Coca-Cola (regular)
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for cornstarch slurry if needed

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat the pork loin dry and season it evenly with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork loin on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add sliced onion to the pot and sauté until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  • Stir in brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in Coca-Cola and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Return the pork loin to the pot, spoon some sauce over the top, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 60 to 75 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C).
  • Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, if you prefer a thicker sauce, make a slurry with cornstarch and cold water, whisk into the simmering sauce on the stovetop until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Slice the pork loin, arrange on a platter, and spoon the Coca-Cola glaze and caramelized onions over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of water or extra Coke if the sauce has reduced too much.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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