Mountain Dew Pork Loin

• 2 lb boneless pork loin
• 1 liter Mountain Dew
• 1 large yellow onion; julienne
• 4 clove garlic; rough chop
• 1 lemon; cut into eighths
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 T cornstarch
• 1/2 C cold water
• 1 large pinch kosher salt and black pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.
2. Cover.
3. Bake at 300 for approximately 1 hour or until pork reaches desired doneness.
4. Strain braising liquid.
5. Do not discard.
6. Whisk cornstarch and cold water.
7. Pour cornstarch slurry into braising liquid while whisking to avoid clumps.
8. Bring to a boil to activate cornstarch.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
10. Variations; Sprite, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale, tarragon, basil, cilantro, scallions, chives, ginger, lime, pineapple juice, celery, bacon, carrot, roasted garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, paprika, shallots, celery, habanero, tamarind,

pork loin, liter, julienne, garlic, lemon, thyme, rosemary, sugar, bay leaf, t, cold water, kosher salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/448634-mountain-dew-pork-loin (may not work)