How to Make Coca Cola Marinade

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Have you ever wondered how many things Coca-Cola can be used for? Aside from drinking for enjoyment, you can clean toilets with cola as well as using it as a meat marinade. The soda acts as a meat tenderizer and is a great cheap marinade substitute for any meat, such as chicken, steak, or beef. Here is how to make a Coca-Cola marinade.

Ingredients

  • Method 1 (makes 2 quarts)
  • 1 quart (950 ml) Coca-Cola
  • 2 cups (475 ml) oil
  • 2 cups (475 ml) vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Method 2 (for about 2 pounds meat)
  • 12 ounces (355 ml) Coca-Cola
  • 1 cup (340g) honey
  • 1 bunch green onions , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Method 3 (6 servings)
  • 12 ounces (355 ml) Coca-Cola
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
  • 2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch dried basil flakes

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    Use immediately over the steak pieces and be sure to coat thoroughly.
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    Do I cook the steak in the Coca-Cola marinade?
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    You can, but it will further caramelize. I would not recommend it unless you want a syrupy sauce with your meat.
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    Will this work with diet cola?
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    Yes, I have tried it with Diet Coke and it tastes just as good (with fewer calories).
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    Will Coke tenderize a pork loin?
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    Yes, cola tenderizes the meat due to the acids and will also make it flavorful if it sits overnight or for 8 hours.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Large bowl
      • Whisk
      • Container or freezer bags, to marinate steaks

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cola-marinated-flank-steak
      2. ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/231934/cola-marinated-sirloin-steak/
      3. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/old-south-coca-cola-pork-loin-58394442
      4. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/coca-cola-barbeque-sauce-recipe-1938397
      5. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cola-marinated-flank-steak-frito-chilaquiles

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