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BBQ Cola Steak

Cultural Context

BBQ Cola Steak is a quintessential American dish that showcases the fusion of barbecue flavors with the sweetness of cola. Originating from backyard cookouts, this dish has become a favorite for its ease of preparation and unique flavor profile. The cola tenderizes the meat while adding a distinct sweetness, making it a popular choice for gatherings and summer barbecues. Today, variations abound, with many home cooks experimenting with different sodas and marinades to create their own signature versions.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs rump steak
1 cup cola
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 ears corn on the cob
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cola

🥗Healthier: sparkling water with a splash of juice

💰Cheaper: generic cola

Generic cola provides similar flavor at a lower cost.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Pork chops are typically less expensive than steak.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Ketchup with spices can mimic barbecue sauce flavor at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is often cheaper than brown sugar.

1

Peel and slice the onion.

2

Peel and crush the garlic and slice the chili.

3

Heat a glug of olive oil in a pan over high heat.

4

Add the sliced onion to the pan and season with salt and pepper, cooking until softened.

5

Add the chili and garlic to the softened onions and stir.

6

Add smoked paprika, tomato purée, and soy sauce to the pan and stir to combine.

7

Marinate the rump steak in the mixture, adding cola to tenderize the beef.

8

Let the steak marinate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight if possible.

9

Preheat a cast iron griddle pan or BBQ until very hot.

10

Prepare corn on the cob by cutting through the tough ends, wrapping in tin foil with salt, pepper, and butter, and sealing it airtight.

11

Bake the potatoes in the oven at 180 degrees C, cutting criss-crosses into them for presentation.

12

Grill the marinated steak in the hot pan for a couple of minutes on each side.

13

While grilling, heat the leftover marinade in a pan until it bubbles to eliminate raw beef contamination.

14

Serve the steak with the baked potato and sweetcorn, along with the cooked onions.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsimmering

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlsaucepanmeasuring spoonsknifecutting boardpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soymustard

Also Known As

Cola Marinated SteakCoca-Cola Steak

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