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Coca-Cola Chicken Legs
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15 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This Coca-Cola Braised Pork Leg is a mouthwatering twist on a classic dish, combining savory and sweet flavors for an unforgettable meal. Tender pork leg is first marinated with aromatic ginger and cooking wine, then seared to perfection to render out the fat. The magic happens when cola is added—its caramel notes and subtle fizz create a rich, glossy glaze that coats the meat beautifully. Simmered with scallions and ginger, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while a final reduction of soy sauce, sugar, and salt enhances the depth of flavor. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to make. Serve it hot over rice or noodles for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pork leg 500g
The aromatics
- scallions 2 stalks
- ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
- cooking wine 2 tbsp
- cola 200ml
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Marinate the pork leg with cooking wine and ginger for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Heat a pot without oil, add the pork leg to fry out the fat, add scallions and ginger, bring to a boil and skim off the foam; add an equal amount of cola to the pot, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes;
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Step 3
Season with salt, sugar, and soy sauce, cook over high heat to reduce the sauce, remove the scallions and ginger, and serve.
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