In the ever-evolving world of culinary experimentation, an Aussie mum and family food blogger recently sent waves through the online community with a cooking method that's as unconventional as it is intriguing.

The blogger, known for her delightful blend of family-friendly recipes and travel tips, stumbled upon this peculiar method after coming across a post online praising the technique.

'Ever tried cooking silverside in Coca-Cola?' she posed to her followers, a question that has since sparked a flurry of reactions ranging from disbelief to eager curiosity.

Sceptical yet adventurous, she decided to give it a whirl, and to her surprise, the result was nothing short of a revelation.

A mum shared an unconventional recipe on social media. Image source: Facebook/Oh So Busy Mum

'I was surprised by how good it was,' she admitted, and it seems she's not alone in her newfound appreciation for this quirky culinary twist.

The process she outlined is simple: place the silverside into a slow cooker, pour in 2L of Coca-Cola, and let the magic happen over several hours.

The initial hesitation is understandable—after all, Coke is a beverage we're more accustomed to sipping on a hot day rather than using as a braising liquid.

'I just had to get past the fact it was cooking in a bottle of Coca-Cola,' she chuckled, encouraging her followers to step outside their comfort zone and try it for themselves.

‘If you haven't tried it, it's definitely worth giving it a go! Apparently, you can cook it in ginger beer and lemonade too,’ the mum added.

The response from her community was a mixed bag of emotions.

While some expressed their doubts, with one follower branding the idea 'disgusting,' the majority were intrigued, and some even shared their own experiences with similar recipes.

'I always use ginger ale, but I suppose it's kind of the same,' one follower commented, sparking a chorus of agreement from others who vouched for ginger ale's merits in cooking.

The conversation didn't stop there. Enthusiastic followers began sharing their own variations, including cooking pickled pork in Coke to achieve a honey-baked ham flavour, and even adding a splash of bourbon for a richer, darker taste.

'Ribs in cola is nice too!' another suggested, expanding the possibilities of this soda-centric cooking method.

For those who might still be on the fence about this culinary curiosity, they might be swayed by the endorsement of none other than Nigella Lawson, the renowned Food Writer and Television Chef.

Lawson herself has a recipe for ham in Coca-Cola, which she champions with confidence.

'Only those who have never tried this raise an eyebrow at the idea,' Lawson asserts. 'Don't hesitate, don't be anxious: this really works.'

It's clear that this Aussie mum's bizarre recipe trick has done more than just shock her followers—it's opened up a dialogue about the unexpected ways we can use everyday ingredients to create something extraordinary.

Whether you're a traditionalist or a culinary daredevil, it's hard not to be at least a little bit curious about the potential of a can of Coke in the kitchen.

Someone followed Nigella’s ham in Coca-cola recipe here:

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Key Takeaways

• An Australian family food blogger shared her unconventional method of roasting meat in Coca-Cola, surprising her followers.
• Despite some scepticism, the majority responded with curiosity and enthusiasm, with some having tried similar methods.
• Cooking meat in soda isn't a new concept, as Culinary Expert Nigella Lawson has a recipe for ham in Coca-Cola.
• The blogger's post highlights a trend of experimenting with non-traditional cooking liquids to achieve unique flavours in meat dishes.

What do you think, members? Would you be willing to try this recipe, or does the thought leave you a bit too fizzy?

Have you ever experimented with unconventional ingredients in your cooking? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below—we'd love to hear about your own kitchen adventures!

 

[Jest]

No i do not and i will give this one a miss. sugar . Just how did we manage back in the 50's?

 

[marni]

No i do not and i will give this one a miss. sugar . Just how did we manage back in the 50's?

My parents put at least two dessert spoons of sugar in a cuppa and carrots cooked with sugar. That was in the fifties. They went through bags of sugar a week

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

Meh.
I've been cooking Elvis Ribs like this for twenty+ years; dead easy. Just lay out your racks of ribs in something like a Dutch Oven, pour in just enough Coke to cover and let it stand for at least 4 hours. Then put the Dutch Oven, unlidded, on the stovetop, low heat, until the Coke is almost evaporated. The sticky, gooey, Coke remnant will take up any other flavour you might have used, e.g. Chilli, and makes a fabulous sauce to have with the ribs, baked potatoes and any other hard veg.

 

[Jest]

My parents put at least two dessert spoons of sugar in a cuppa and carrots cooked with sugar. That was in the fifties. They went through bags of sugar a week

my mother did not. on a farm coal range with no electricity which came in 1960. nz. any diabetics?

 

[GrannyJA!]

My Hubby has been BBQing mushroom and onions in beer for decades. Even the smell of beer makes me ill, but the end result is delicious.

 

[PepeLePew]

My son cooks it in Ginger Beer or Lemonade but I've never tried it that way.

 

[sketchy01]

I will have to try this!

 

[MariaG]

I have used to add brown vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic and peppercorns and cooked in a pressure cooker. Was always lovely.
Now, I cook my silverside in 2 large bottles of ginger beer, again in a pressure cooker. To watch the sugar intake, I tried it in sugar free ginger beer and it worked a treat. Tastes just as good as the first recipe, and home brand ginger beer is cheap as chips.

 

[Luckyus]

Thats as old as coke, another tip that works with any leftover substantial piece of Silverside is to smother it with Marmalade and warm it through in the oven. (Although no doubt there'll some naysayers.)

 

[Bridgit]

Thats as old as coke, another tip that works with any leftover substantial piece of Silverside is to smother it with Marmalade and warm it through in the oven. (Although no doubt there'll some naysayers.)

I cook silverside from scratch with breakfast marmalade - simmer meat in water for 1-1.5 hours - remove and place in roasting pan - mix 4 soup ladles of water from the pot ( silverside water) with 3 - 4 tabs of breakfast marmalade - stir well and spoon over approx half of the mixture over the meat and cook in oven at 180 deg - depending on size 2 - 2.5 hours, basting regularly and when mixture reduces add more of the mixture - don't allow pan to dry too much as it can burn and what is left in pan when cooked just reduce it down a tad and spoon over meat when cut and served - lovely!