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RECIPE: Cola-Marinated Pork Chops

January 2022

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Dina A. Beck

These cola-marinated pork chops have a long-cooked flavor, but can be prepared quickly for a weeknight dinner. The barbeque sauce balances the sweetness of the cola and the sugars caramelize nicely under the broiler. All this flavor comes at a low cost using a few cheap ingredients already in the kitchen.

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Restaurants can easily take a bite out of your budget. Whether dining in or delivery, costs can quickly add up after just a couple meals. Cooking at home will always be cheaper. With this recipe for cola-marinated pork chops, just six inexpensive pantry staples come together for a fast, tender pork dinner!

Recipe

Ingredients

6 boneless pork chops
1/2 cup cola
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F and spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
Place the pork chops in a baking pan.
Whisk together cola, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork chops.
Bake at 350° F for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145° F.
Switch to the broiler setting and broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the top slightly.
Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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Dina A. Beck

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Promoter of all things just. Child advocate. Award winner. Dina co-founded HealthDiscovery.org and has educated audiences for 20+ years through live/online events and print/digital communications. A licensed real estate agent in NJ and retired foster parent, she supports clean, farm-fresh eating and holistic therapies. Dina’s team is responsible for constructive educational events and effective digital & print communications in her role as Director of Marketing at Corporate Synergies, a national employee benefits specialist (and sponsor of this blog). She also leads the company’s CARES Committee of volunteers who support their local communities and fellow co-workers.