Using soda, whether it’s cola, 7UP, Dr. Pepper or even Orange Crush in recipes is truly something I learned from my southern grandmother.
OLD SOUTH SODA SAUCE PORK LOIN ~ serves 6
MARINADE
1 cup Coca-Cola OR Dr. Pepper
1/4 cup Bragg’s liquid aminos
3 tablespoon avocado oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, optional
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard, optional
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon FRESH ground ginger
2 tablespoons QUALITY balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon FRESH chopped thyme
3-5 pound pork loin roast
- Whisk marinade ingredients together in a baking dish.
- Add pork loin and refrigerate overnight.
SODA SAUCE
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, optional
2/3 cup Coca-Cola OR Dr. Pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a SLOW boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Remove pork from marinade.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes per pound until meat registers 175°.
- Pour sauce over pork and roast 30 minutes more.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve.