On March 29, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton supposedly brewed the very first batch of Coca-Cola. The rest, as they say, is history. But today Coca-Cola is more than just a soft drink. You can use it in recipes, with delicious results — really! To celebrate Coca-Cola's long history, check out these ways to bring the soft drink into the kitchen:
Coca-Cola Pot Roast
This fall-off-the-bone meat is immensely tender from the slow-and-low cooking as well as the acid from the Coca-Cola. You just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it work some magic.
Get the recipe from lovintheoven.com
Nothing says "home cooking" quite like a hearty gumbo. B.T.C. chef Dixie Grimes adds Coca-Cola and black coffee to her version for full-bodied flavor.
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Coca-Cola Cake
Coca-Cola Cake is a Southern tradition! Though every home cook's version differs, the Coke makes each cake moist, dense, and subtly spicy. (This version even has Coke in the icing!)
Get the recipe from southernbite.com
Coca-Cola and Angostura Bitters
Just a couple dashes of Angostura and you're seconds away from a spicy soda cocktail at your desk. (Don't worry, bitters are only slightly alcoholic.) The herbal mixture in Angostura adds a cozy depth to classic Coke that you'll love. Plus, spiking your soda puts you in very good company.
