Cherry Cola Roast Pork or Beef
Infuse your next family dinner with bold, irresistible flavors by making this Cherry Cola Roast Pork or Beef recipe! Featuring a rich, caramelized glaze crafted from cherry cola, brown sugar, and smoked paprika, this tender, slow-cooked dish brings a delightful balance of sweetness and savory depth. Whether you choose a pork shoulder or beef chuck roast, the meat is seared to perfection and then braised for hours in a tangy, spiced sauce that transforms into a luscious glaze. Perfect for special occasions or cozy meals, this one-pot recipe is as easy to prepare as it is to devour, with just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a show-stopping centerpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder or beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cups Cherry cola (regular, not diet)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Pat the pork shoulder or beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set it aside.
In the same pot, pour in the cherry cola, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the roast to the pot, turning it a few times to coat it in the sauce. Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
Place the pot in the oven and cook for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Remove the roast from the pot and set it on a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.
To make the glaze, skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid. Place the pot over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid and let it simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Slice or shred the roast as desired and drizzle the cherry cola glaze over the top before serving.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 300.6 g | 385% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.7 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 6435 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.3 g | ||
| Protein | 246.3 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4022 mg | 86% | |
*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.
