Whip up a Tasty BBQ Sauce

Coca-cola is a great ingredient for getting creative in the kitchen and putting a fresh spin on old recipes. So grab a can of Coke if you want to provide something novel and delicious at your next barbecue- or if you've just run out of BBQ sauce. This soda, combined with ketchup and a few spices, is excellent for mixing up a tasty barbecue sauce. Plenty of recipes on the web can instruct you on how to do this.

A Cola-based barbecue sauce isn’t just great for meat on the grill. You can also try it as a dip for food, a homemade pizza base, and pasta salads. Whatever you decide, you're bound to impress your guests!

Free up Garbage Disposal Blockages

You'll hear time and again throughout this listicle that the acid in Coca-has the magical ability to break down grease, grime, and dirt. So, unsurprisingly, Coke's also a great way to get rid of build-up in drains and garbage disposals that's caused them to get clogged. To hit the ground running with this hack, pour a generous amount of Coke down the garbage disposal and wait until the solution bubbles away.

To clear up after the treatment, pour boiling hot water down the disposal to remove any leftover residue. But don't pour boiling water directly over the device to avoid damaging any parts; let it hit the sink first and drain down.

Create Nostalgic Sepia Photos

Technology has spoiled us with how easy it is to apply a cool filter to our Instagram snaps. However, if your printed photography style is geared more towards an old-fashioned vibe, altering your photos to achieve this look is much more difficult. Fortunately, Coca-Cola can help. Just dip your snaps in a bowl of Coke to give them a beautifully nostalgic sepia tone. Just leave your photos in the soda for a few minutes, and allow the Coke to do its work.

Keep a close look at your pictures at all times to ensure they don’t soak for too long. Done well, you’ll be left with physical photos that rival Instagram filters.

Clean up Glue Stains

During craft projects, it’s all too easy to accidentally get glue everywhere and on everything that it doesn’t belong on. Once there, it dries quickly, making it terribly difficult to get out again. In many cases, people reach for sandpaper and paint thinner. Unfortunately, both are aggressive methods that can hurt your hands and damage the material/surfaces you’re trying to clean. In contrast, Coke is a safer way to break down adhesives.

It can also save you money in the long run, as some glue removers are pretty expensive. Let the Coke soak in on the glue drip for ten minutes before wiping it off with alcohol. This ensures the glue's removed with no residue left behind.

Create a Sugary Glaze for Ham

Foodies all over the web are going crazy for Coca-cola ham glazes - and with good reason! Ham tastes great when paired with sugary soda, so it’s no wonder this is a match made in culinary heaven. All that to say, we highly recommend trying this soda hack out for yourself at home. While Coca-cola sneaks its way into many a recipe, pairing it with pork seems to be an all-time favorite.

First, place your ham in a baking dish. Then mix together Coke, mustard, and brown sugar in a small bowl, and coat your ham. Finally, get cooking! It's that simple to do.

Erase Marker Stains From Your Walls

Pen marks are some of the most stubborn stains out there. They're notoriously tricky to get out of clothes. But, it might be even more worrying when you have to deal with the 'artwork' your children have left plastered all over your walls. To clean marker stains, mix Coke with soapy water in equal parts. Then apply the solution to the stain. Finally, scrub the stain with the mixture until the marker starts to fade, and reapply as necessary.

By the way, this also works for permanent markers. Before applying the solution over the stained area, just soak up all the excess ink first. Needless to say, the next time you get a marker stain, you’ll be glad to have a bottle of Coke in the cabinet!

Marinade Your Beans

Beans are exceptionally nutritious, but everyone knows they often have unfortunate long-lasting side effects. The best way to reduce the flatulence that comes from eating beans is to soak them in water first. But here’s an idea: Soaking them in Coca-cola does the same thing while also forming an excellent base for a delicious bean recipe. Pair this with ketchup, dijon mustard, molasses, bacon, garlic, and onions for a tasty bean dish.

Cook this in a pressure cooker or crockpot throughout the day. In the former case, allow the cooker’s release valves to work for ten minutes, then quickly release any build-up before you open the cooker.