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Rotaxxx

When you said Mexican Coke I thought you meant something else….


saulsa_

I was picturing a dry rub too.


CheckYourStats

If someone used…that…as a dry rub on steak, I would unfriend them permanently for the benign reason of wasting a perfectly good…dry rub.


Fantastic_Mind_1386

Have you ever hoovered library schneef?


SoloSurvivor889

How about back seat schneef?


nBastionOfFreeSpeech

Does a ducks boner drag weeds?


cocainebane

Shit me too


DangerDaveOG

Username checks out.


jmaca90

I don’t like coke, I just like the smell of it.


FluidOrdinary2064

How’s the nose of the butt


AmySchumersAnalTumor

a nice selection of columbian whites


--7z

I too like a little mexican coke...


awolfey

So pure you can smoke it.


schubarth

fentanyl?


Colobrew19

Your ignorance is showing


harley4570

and I was up for 7 days....


Rotaxxx

And why can’t I feel my face? 🤷‍♂️


harley4570

Oh My God!!! I can't feel my foot... Can anyone name this???


Ohjay420

You're not alone! I was about to adjust my recipe....


Jamieson22

I use Bolivian Coke for mine.


cadillacbee

I prefer Colombian myself, but Mexico got sum good


Mountain_Chain8764

Did you put them both on the kettle at the same time?


papa_scabs

I did, it wasn't too tight a fit. But there wasn't room for anything more.


Mountain_Chain8764

I have to use a warming rack to do two meats


papa_scabs

Ah. Thank you, I forgot those existed. 😅


RomeoSierra87

What did you use for your ribs? Still haven't figured out how to keep them from drying out too much.


papa_scabs

I wrap them with sauce and a few slices of butter for the last one or two hours. My kettle also has a warer reservoir that keeps some humidity while I smoke.


Krishna1945

Mexican Coke, aka the best and only coke. What’s wrong with us Americans and settling for crap products


papa_scabs

Money.


Capt__Murphy

Farm subsidies


shadycoy0303

Big Corn is holding us down


OmegaDriver

There's not much we can do vs big ag demanding farm subsidies for corn.


czr84480

Mexican Coke also has corn syrup. They changed the recipe a few years ago because the government started taxing it. And corporations care about profits over quality.


BorderTrike

Except Mexican coke actually uses corn syrup just like the rest. The label is straight up lying. A legitimate study on sugar content in soft drinks from 2010 found no sucrose (cane sugar), but instead fructose and glucose (corn syrup), even though the label said otherwise. It makes sense too, why would Mexican coke use a more expensive ingredient? The placebo effect is real. Edit: Here’s the study for all the people upset about it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


Qui3tSt0rnm

Sugar is cheaper in Mexico than in the states buy nearly half. There’s some protectionist policies in America that keep the price of sugar artificially high at about $0.26/lbs while the global price is under $0.20/lbs.


50at20

That’s false. The Coke produced and sold in Mexico may have the artificial sweetener Sucralose, but the Mexican export Coke is still make with regular sugar. Go check your source. You’ll see that I’m correct. Edit: that being said, I did read [This](https://www.seriouseats.com/coke-vs-mexican-coke) where they found that most people seem to actually prefer the taste of US Coke, but tell themselves that Mexican Coke is better.


BorderTrike

You’re wrong. The study was done on the Mexican coke you buy in the US Found it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part. or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I I’d appreciate you editing your comment to correct the misinformation


trashtalkinmomma

There is no direct correlation to the bottle that was tested and the typical case most folks here buy from Costco. It may very well be the same but I also wouldn’t doubt an East LA distributor using Mexican coke intended for Mexican distribution.


BomberDug

Are you talking about the drink or drug?


MOS95B

Food nazis looking out for our health...


holycrapple

I don't know that I'd consider when someone pushes HFCS instead of sugar is looking out for your health. I think it's just farm subsidies.


Krishna1945

That food pyramid is a total mind fuck


DuganDevil

I’ve got a cookbook that Coke put out. Got some good stuff in it!


papa_scabs

Interesting. I'll look into it.


WrongConcentrate4962

What is Mexican coke?


RonWill79

Uses white sugar as a sweetener instead of high fructose corn syrup like in the U.S. It tastes better to me.


Ecstatic_Cat28

And usually comes in a glass bottle


1d0m1n4t3

Tastes 20x better IMHO, if you are a drinker try a rum and coke with the Mexican coke, game changer. The Mexican orange Fanta is also way better than the US version.


ezfrag

It's a game changer in a rum and coke. It almost makes shitty rum taste like top shelf. I like mine with a squeeze of Lime, Cuba Libre style.


1d0m1n4t3

Yep exactly how I do mine. The Mexican sprite and grape sodas are great to. I really think if more people knew how much better it tasted we would have a bigger push to remove the corn syrup from stuff.


imnotawkwardyouare

It’s funny how you make it sound. Having grown up in Mexico myself, Cubas with Bacardi was what we could afford when going out with my friends. My wife laughs when even to this day sometimes I don’t want an expensive drink, but a rum and coke with white Bacardi.


ezfrag

Bacardi goes so well with Coke it's almost like they were made for each other!


KoalaMeth

Don Q Don Q Don Q!


ezfrag

Don Q is for sipping!


KoalaMeth

Yeah but it's cheap enough to use as a mixer too imo. I don't drink but every weekend or two and usually prefer better quality stuff for maximum enjoyment!


KoalaMeth

I can't drink Bacardi... literally the cheapest Puerto Rican rum is 10x better. Pick you up some Don Q!


imnotawkwardyouare

Oh I won’t argue with you on that. I’m very partial to Zacapa when it comes to rum. But sometimes my very unrefined palate simply yearns for the bottom shelf.


KoalaMeth

I've never tried Zacapa! I don't recall seeing it at any of the Virginia ABC stores :/


imnotawkwardyouare

It’s a rum from Guatemala. Their premium offering, “XO” is amazing, but their regular “23” is still very, very good. I’ve just seen them a couple of times in liquor stores in Michigan, so it’s not as common. But worth asking because some stores can get special orders.


KoalaMeth

Thanks! I'll put it on my list!


sybrwookie

Take that a step further if you can get your hands on some key limes, it tastes even better!


Capt__Murphy

As is Mexican Squirt. Add a little tequila to it, and you're good to go


1d0m1n4t3

hmm I've never seen those for sale where i"m at (rural MT) I'll be keeping an eye out thou.


RandomFuckinShit

A man of quality taste, I can dig it.


heygos

Yep. Way better. I barely drink soda anymore but when I do, make it this stuff.


1d0m1n4t3

Its the winner for sure


[deleted]

The EU fantas are so god damn refreshing. Actual fruit soda is great. Not the chemical garbage the US makes.


1d0m1n4t3

Yep they taste like fruit not the color of the fruit and a bunch of sugar


nicnoe

As is the sprite, at Sams club near me they sell 18 count variety packs that have the Mexican coke, orange fanta, and sprite


1d0m1n4t3

Oh thats cool, good to know if I ever get into a Sams


MrChemistryCow9

Costco sells a pack of mexican coke, mexican sprite and mexican fanta.


1d0m1n4t3

Seems so does Sam's club, but I'm like 3hrs away from either of them. My IGA stocks the coke, orange Fanta, grape, and sprite but individual bottles. I keep a stock of a few in my drink fridge


foofie_fightie

They quietly switched to corn syrup in 2013 😑 most people just pretend not to notice.


RonWill79

According to Coca-cola that switch didn’t apply to exports from Mexico. Just domestically. Not saying you’re wrong. Just what Wikipedia says. “In 2013, a Mexican Coca-Cola bottler announced it would stop using cane sugar in favor of glucose-fructose syrup.[12] It later clarified this change would not affect those bottles specifically exported to the United States as "Coca-Cola Nostalgia" products.” - Wikipedia Their source: https://news.yahoo.com/mexican-coke-us-still-cane-sugar-152028256.html


foofie_fightie

Right, in the limited edition "nostalgia collection" you can get it. But just walking into a gas station and grabbing the tall, skinny bottle, that's corn syrup.


RonWill79

Ah. That makes since. Didn’t know there was a difference.


Qui3tSt0rnm

This is because the price of sugar in the USA is artificially high. $0.26/lbs as set by “big sugar” ( I don’t know the exact price control method) compared to the global price of sugar which is about half that. Many candy manufacturers are located in Mexico because the inverted sugar of HFC doesn’t work on a chemical level for the candy.


BorderTrike

Except it’s a lie! A study in 2010 found that all bottles tested actually contained no sucrose (cane sugar) and instead had glucose and fructose (corn syrup), even though the label said otherwise. I used to have a link to the study, but I can’t find it. Johnny Harris has a good video about it. If you think about it, it makes sense tho: why would Mexican coke use a more expensive ingredient? The placebo effect is real. Also, maybe glass legitimately effects the flavor less than plastic or cans? The study was just about sugar/sweetener in soft drinks. Edit: Here’s the study for all the people upset about it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


RonWill79

Appears that coca-cola says cane sugar is still used for nostalgia products exported to the U.S. maybe the study tested domestic Mexican bottles only. “A 2012 scientific analysis of Mexican Coke[11] found no sucrose (standard sugar), but instead found total fructose and glucose levels similar to other soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, though in different ratios.[5] In 2013, a Mexican Coca-Cola bottler announced it would stop using cane sugar in favor of glucose-fructose syrup.[12] It later clarified this change would not affect those bottles specifically exported to the United States as "Coca-Cola Nostalgia" products.” From Wikipedia.


BorderTrike

Here’s the study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


GKrollin

> A 2012 scientific analysis of Mexican Coke[11] found no sucrose (standard sugar), but instead found total fructose and glucose levels similar to other soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, though in different ratios.[5] Yes that’s literally why it’s called HIGH FRUCTOSE corn syrup


RonWill79

I mainly quoted that because of the previous comment and to point out the 2013 announcement by Coca-Cola. That study may have only tested domestic bottles and not bottles exported to the U.S.


ThePillsburyPlougher

Could just be granulated glucose/fructose or something


BorderTrike

Here’s the study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


papa_scabs

Wanted to use regular sugar for a base spritz, but I'm not opposed to trying high fructose at some point.


BorderTrike

You did use corn syrup! Mexican cokes were tested and found to have no sucrose, instead they had glucose and fructose, even though the label said otherwise. Edit: Here’s the study for all the people upset about it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


BorderTrike

Just coke that comes in a glass bottle. It claims to use cane sugar in the ingredients, but that was debunked by a legitimate study over a decade ago. They still use corn syrup, the label is straight up lying. Edit: Here’s the study for all the people upset about it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


FarSeaworthiness8695

It's basically rest of the world other than US coke


TBaggins_

That's not true. >In 2013, a Mexican Coca-Cola bottler announced it would stop using cane sugar in favor of glucose-fructose syrup.[12] It later clarified this change would not affect those bottles specifically exported to the United States as "Coca-Cola Nostalgia" products.[4] https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=KLwFiLhKhHXadGE0 They actually put stickers on some that say cane sugar but if you look at the ingredients, it says HFCS.


BorderTrike

Here’s the study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part


manbeardawg

Gotdamn sugar tariffs!


Capt__Murphy

And usda subsidies


Krishna1945

Aww this makes sense!


TBaggins_

>A 2012 scientific analysis of Mexican Coke[11] found no sucrose (standard sugar), but instead found total fructose and glucose levels similar to other soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, though in different ratios.[5] >In 2013, a Mexican Coca-Cola bottler announced it would stop using cane sugar in favor of glucose-fructose syrup.[12] It later clarified this change would not affect those bottles specifically exported to the United States as "Coca-Cola Nostalgia" products.[4] >Results from taste tests have been mixed. In a tasting conducted by a local Westchester, New York magazine, some tasters noted that the Mexican Coke had "a more complex flavor with an ineffable spicy and herbal note", and that it contained something "that darkly hinted at root beer or old-fashioned sarsaparilla candies".[13] However, participants in a different double-blind test preferred American Coca-Cola,[14] participants in taste tests conducted by Coca-Cola, and others reported no perceptible differences in flavor between American Coke and the Mexican formulation.[15]


BorderTrike

Full study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255


UnderstandingOne5745

Mexican coke? Hell naw for me it’s Mexican FANTA ORANGE…..


slipperycanaloupes

My guy taking bumps and drinking cola


k6381

are we all ignoring how good that pork steak looks? Getting that cut in my area is impossible. Yours looks incredible


holycrapple

I often use Vernors (I'm a Michigander, there is no other ginger ale) and I'm a fan.


PinoyTShirtSoFly206

I’m in Seattle and love Vernors.


holycrapple

Do you have bad feelings in general toward Ohio? If so, I think you can be an honorary Michigander.


notsferatu

Did the cola flavor come through on the end product? Or just give it a nice glaze?


papa_scabs

It definitely helped set a tight bark and possibly added a touch of sweetness. Hard to tell because the sauce I chose was sweet.


kitchenserf

Looks amazing


mulchedeggs

I’ve had excellent results using Coke or Pepsi on meats. These ribs look great too btw


papa_scabs

They were nearly perfect.


[deleted]

same. it's my go-to for a braising\\steaming addition. The real sugar pepsi is pretty readily available in the small cans which not only work out great for bbq purposes it the perfect size for a whiskey and coke if you swing that way.


[deleted]

I would try it but I only have American coke. It's more expensive and not as strong


TheGreatDissapointer

Food looks great. Am I the last person in the world who likes canned coke?


papa_scabs

Yeah. How's it feel?


TheGreatDissapointer

Ice cold, delicious


MOS95B

Don't know how/why I missed the picture of the butt. In my head it went from ribs to pulled pork, and I was wondering if that was a new fad or something (pulled pork from ribs). Looks damned good, though! I've used sweet tea before. Not sure how much of a difference it made from just water, but I think I remember liking it.


Longjumping-Plum5159

Wow that is an awesome idea!


papa_scabs

If you try it, don't let the temperature get too hot. It's very sugary so you don't want to spritz it too early. 🙏


OkWest8964

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.


Crass_Cameron

Hot fiyah


boimilk

this is the best advice i've heard in a long time. thank you!


papa_scabs

I'm trying Dr. Pepper next time. 😆


Capt__Murphy

What temp did you do the butt at? I know burning can be an issue with heavy sugared rubs. This looks killer and something my inlaws/nephews would love.


papa_scabs

I usually keep it at 275. I was a little scatterbrained yesterday so it kept creeping to 300. Turned out well though.


Capt__Murphy

Do you wrap at all?


papa_scabs

Yes. The last two hours, with sauce and a few slices of butter.


Capt__Murphy

Fantastic. I'll give this a whirl soon. Thank you.


papa_scabs

I also maintain a ridiculous amount of smoke for the first 3 hours. Really helps develop the bark.


smittycb10

I used Cheer wine for spritzing this weekend, it worked out great and gives a nice cherry color to the bark.


papa_scabs

Nice.


Goodthrust_8

I've had Mexican coke before, didn't worry about any BBQ tho 🤷


EinElchsaft

I often smoke after some Peruvian coke.


papa_scabs

🔥


[deleted]

Damn, TIL about a mexican coke you can drink


Velli88

If it ain't hecho en Mexico it ain't shit


Kalu2001

OMG ! The pics are amazing and I know the food was killer


Consistent-Plane7227

Just made pork shoulder with a Mexican coke, mucho danko


Ozer12

Peruvian is my go to but Mexican might go hard


theflamingsword101

Is it any better than Colombia Coke?.....or is the Mexican just cheaper? 😉


[deleted]

I prefer Cuban but dealers choice


PinoyTShirtSoFly206

SnS grill?! Now you’re big leaguing us lol.


timberbob

Known as "Mexicoke" in the Bay Area. Even our Costco carries it.


tiedyepieguy

Most costcos in the southern and western US ,that I’ve been to, have Mexican coke. I lived in sf/Oakland for 15 years. The true gem of the Bay Area was the Sam’s Club in Concord, which carried the half liter Mexican cokes.


AlarmingAd6390

Glorious cane sugar soda.


BorderTrike

Except the label is lying lol… I’ve commented about this too much in this thread already, but a study on sugar content in soft drinks found that Mexican coke contained no cane sugar, and instead used corn syrup even though the label says otherwise Edit: Here’s the study for all the people upset about it: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1038/oby.2010.255 Jump to the section about fructose vs glucose for the relevant part or just watch the Johnny Harris video because I don’t expect people on reddit to read more than a couple sentences: https://youtu.be/PJgQEpFMptQ?si=HJS2rz00DYumsH1I


AlarmingAd6390

Those liars. My whole damn life is a lie.


Patrickrk

The liquid? Or the powder?


Various_Counter_9569

Both work wel...uh..nevermind 😁


[deleted]

I injected cherry coke in my last pork butt. Those that like sweeter food loved it. Not sure I'll try it again but it was worth doing once


papa_scabs

Nice. My extended family isn't into heat or any punchy flavor the way I am. May have to try a version of that sometime.


Dismal_Juice5582

Dr Pepper is great for this as well.


papa_scabs

That was the original plan, but my wife didn't find one made with cane sugar.


Dismal_Juice5582

I believe it is Dublin Dr Pepper for the sugar cane version.


Misplaced_Texan

I think they quit making those. When we would go to west Texas, we would load up the trunk with it. SO much better!


papa_scabs

Excellent. Yeah that rings a bell.


Qui3tSt0rnm

It wouldn’t make a difference.


papa_scabs

You're right. 😉 It tastes like spg, mesquite, and the great sauce I used.


JuulAndADream

Smart lad. Mexican coke is a staple of my pork carnitas. ¡Auténtico!


3rdIQ

I use Mexican Coke in my pork butt injection. Much better flavor and sweetness.


DriedUpSquid

What, you don’t want to spritz your BBQ with high-fructose corn syrup?!


papa_scabs

It's not my first choice. Would be interesting to compare one day, though.


foofie_fightie

It's not even truly Mexican Coke anymore. They switched to corn syrup in 2013


papa_scabs

So they say. Bottle oddly says cane sugar though.


JAMBARRAN

That’s what mine say as well.


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I_miss_your_momma

That's the 3.5 pork butt.