Anyone raised in a Southern Christian home knew that Sunday’s meant pot roast because it could cook while at church, and if Southern Baptist, no alcohol. The house wines of the South are either ‘sweet tea’ or a ‘co-cola’ (aka Coke, Coca-Cola).
Coke’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia and is as Southern as fried chicken. Although Pepsi was invented in North Carolina, it is Coke that remains the soft drink of choice for the true Southerner. This carbonated liquid is used in countless recipes and is known to tenderize meat, energize cake frosting, and make a Jell-O salad sparkle.
By the way, when the Coca-Cola Company offered up a “New Coke” in the 1980’s, they had such a public backlash they immediately brought back the original recipe. The South loves Coke and we use it in countless ways. If you have a unique use for it, please let us know.
Coca-Cola Crock Pot Roast
1 sirloin tip roast or boneless chuck roast
1 can Coca-Cola
1 medium onion, cut up
15 ounces small whole potatoes
15 ounces sliced carrots
4 ounces chopped mushrooms
Wash meat and place in crock pot; add onions and Coke. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook on high for 6 – 8 hours.
In last hour, add potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Allow to cook for at least another hour. Meat should fall apart.
If you want to cook it on low, it will take around 12 hours. For leftovers, add tomatoes, corn, celery, and beans. Add a gravy mix and you have a good stew or soup.
