Some dumbass didn’t tighten the cap on the Coke? It’s no big deal. Apparently, Coke is as acidic as lemon juice or vinegar, making it a good (albeit probably not very healthy) product to cook with, according to the South Carolina newspaper The State.

We thought Coca-Cola glazed chicken wings sounded pretty good… The article has a few more recipes reprinted from the book, “Classic Cooking With Coca-Cola,” although to be truly classic we suppose you’ll have to wait for Passover Coke. (Hint: It’s made with real sugar.) —MEGHANN MARCO

Coca-Cola in the mix [The State]
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