7 Up Pork Roast with Glaze
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this **7 Up Pork Roast with Glaze**, a melt-in-your-mouth dinner centerpiece that’s as unique as it is delicious! This savory roast starts with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, seared to golden-brown perfection before being slow-cooked to tenderness in a tangy-sweet blend of 7 Up soda, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. As the pork bakes to fork-tender glory, it absorbs the vibrant flavors of the marinade, and the resulting pan juices are transformed into a glossy, rich glaze thanks to a quick cornstarch slurry. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies, this dish is a show-stopping combination of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. Perfect for family gatherings, Sunday dinners, or any occasion that calls for comfort food with a twist, this recipe will leave everyone clamoring for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 2 cups 7 Up soda
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Season the pork shoulder roast on all sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine 7 Up soda, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the pork roast in the pot.
Cover the pot with a lid or foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for about 4-4.5 hours, basting the pork every hour with the pan juices, until the meat is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Once the pork is done cooking, remove it from the pot and set it on a serving platter, tenting it with foil to keep warm.
Place the pot with the cooking liquid on the stove over medium heat. If there is excess fat on the surface, skim it off with a spoon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the cooking liquid, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a glaze, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour the glaze over the pork roast and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 366.2 g | 469% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.1 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 6187 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.6 g | ||
| Protein | 333.4 g | 667% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 5545 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
