Marinate pork chops on cutting board

For An Unexpectedly Tasty Pork Marinade, Grab The Ginger Ale

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By CRYSTAL ANTONACE

Cooked pork on a wooden plate
While you can douse a pork meat with various combinations of oil, acid, herbs, and sauces, a can of ginger ale is the ingredient you need to take your marinade to the next level.
Canada Dry ginger ale cans
Ginger ale has a mildly sweet yet distinct taste that gives pork a delicious flavor. Plus, its carbonation and citric acid work to tenderize a variety of cuts without overdoing it.
Marinating pork with oil and seasonings
Additionally, ginger ale has just enough acidity to tenderize raw pork without breaking down any muscle fibers. You can even build upon ginger ale's flavor with other seasonings.