Practical Woman’s Old South Coca-Cola Pork Loin

Ingredients

• 3.5 lb pork loin roast (Source gives a range of 3–4 lb; use one roast.)
• 12 oz Coca-Cola (One can.)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 onion (Medium, finely chopped.)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced.)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   Place the pork loin roast in a roasting pan.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together the Coca-Cola, ketchup, packed brown sugar, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is thoroughly combined and the sugar is incorporated.

4. 4

   Pour the sauce over the pork loin, turning the roast as needed so it is evenly coated on all sides.

5. 5

   Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the pork is nearly cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the foil. Baste the pork generously with the sauce from the pan.

7. 7

   Continue roasting uncovered for 25–35 minutes, basting as needed, until the glaze has thickened and the center of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

8. 8

   Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute.

9. 9

   Slice the rested pork loin and serve it with the warm glaze spooned over the top.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer and remove the pork from the oven when the center reaches 145°F (63°C) to keep it tender and juicy. The source specifies a 3–4 lb roast, so cooking time may vary; rely on the internal temperature rather than time alone.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• Southern-style
• baked
• roasted
• pork
• glazed
• comfort food