Easy Baked Pork Chops Marinated with Coke
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Baked Pork Chops Marinated with Coke
Description
Easy Baked Pork Chops Marinated with Coke calls for boneless pork chops which are placed in a pan and coated with a marinade of cola beverage, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. The marinade's cola provides a tenderizing effect and lightly sweet undertone, balancing the savory elements from the barbecue sauce and spices.
The chops bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 25-30 minutes until they reach a safe internal temperature, ensuring juiciness without drying out. The final step uses the broiler to brown the surface, adding a pleasing color and texture contrast.
This straightforward method produces tender pork chops with a blend of sweet and savory notes suitable for serving alongside many side dishes. The marinade also eliminates the need for long preparation or complicated seasoning.
Extra barbecue sauce can be served on the side for those who want additional sauce with their meal.
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops boneless
- 1/2 cup cola beverage
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9X13 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 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees 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!
Notes
- Extra barbecue sauce can be offered on the side for additional flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.