Crisp and succulent outside,
tender and juicy inside, Cola Roast is a southern favorite. Treated
with a zesty rub and browned, this roast luxuriates in a sauce
of cola combined with chili and Worcestershire sauces.
Cola Roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless bottom round roast
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup cola soda
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons liquid hot pepper sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Combine salt, pepper and
garlic powder in a small bowl; rub mixture over entire surface
of roast; reserve.
- Heat a large saucepan
or skillet on medium-high; add oil (do not allow oil to smoke).
Place roast into saucepan and brown; turn to brown each side.
Transfer roast to a roasting pan; set aside.
- Combine cola, chili sauce,
Worcestershire sauce and liquid hot pepper sauce; mix well. Pour
over roast, allowing liquid to collect in roaster. Cover and
roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until tender.
Makes 8 servings.
Cooking Tip: Use your favorite dark cola;
avoid colas with artificial sweeteners.
