Southern-Style Coca-Cola Pork Loin

Ingredients:

1 cup Coca-Cola (avoid diet versions)

1/2 cup ketchup

1 (3-4 pound) pork loin roast

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season Pork: Season the pork loin generously with salt and pepper.

Sear Pork: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine Coca-Cola, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.

Cook Pork: Return the pork loin to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil.

Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C), basting occasionally with the sauce.

Rest and Serve: Remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired. Serve the pork loin slices with the remaining sauce from the skillet.

Enjoy