If there is excess liquid drain some off. I always make a ton of this sweet pork so I can use it in multiple recipes throughout the week, I also find myself snacking on it straight out of the fridge. -I somehow didnt have onion powder, for the first stage of rubbing the spices on the meat in the ziploc. I found the best time combination was 50 minutes at high pressure and then a 45+ minute natural pressure release, which means no touching the valve that allows pressure to release from the pot for at least 45 minutes. Pork and beef have about the same amount of protein, with beef being slightly higher, so really, it just depends on what youre looking for. I really am not exaggerating when I say that we have tried pretty much every single Cafe Rio Pork recipe thats out there and while many are quite delicious, they just arent close enough to the real version. That is the best compliment ever! I skipped out on doing it this time, and I could not tell a difference at all. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Toss with the shredded meat and cook an additional 30 minutes. If you scroll down the IP Cafe Rio post, under the second photo are links to all the Cafe Rio recipes (the words in blue writing). This post may contain affiliate links. Try our Restaurant Style Salsa on top too! I made extra sweet sauce, would I be able to freeze the sauce alone to use for my next batch of sweet pork later this month? I have an 8 quart instant pot. Hi Sara, the cook time will be the same, but to be safe I would pressure cook it for 60 minutes. However, in my experience coke zero and light brown sugar work really well in this recipe. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. Add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and brown sugar to the crock pot with the reintroduced meat. You can just turn it on and walk away! Allowing the pressure to naturally release results in a moist and tender finished product, similar to slow cooking the meat for 8-10 hours! Si, Hi there! OHHH, that can be tricky. Shred the meat well, discarding large pieces of the fat pad. Once pork is completely cooked, shred up the pork with two forks. I do not like the taste of frozen cooked meat so I do two things. Hi, which instant pot did you use for this recipe? Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. And then, when they picked their favorite, they got to make an entire sweet pork salad (or burrito). Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. And yes, youll use ground oregano. Thanks so much! That is so exciting! Well, Ive tried my fair share of these recipes in the pastbut since I strongly dislike colas (yes, all of them) I found that I did not like those recipes that included them! I have always marinated my pork the night before or for at least a couple hours, but if you forget or just dont have time go ahead and cook it without marinading it. When you make it, please let me know how you like it. Heres the definition of recipe: a set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish: a recipe for a cake. This looks so delicious!! This was a hit in my house! Add about a can and a half of coke and about cup of brown sugar. The IP tends to release a higher volume of liquid from ingredient in the pot, which can dilute sauces. Si. So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. It takes about 5 minutes to make.-As stated in the post, I did not marinate the pork in the sauce before cooking. Si. It is SO helpful to read about your experiences making this a few different ways and also your opinion about the best cut of meat and making ahead vs fresh! Would timing and measurements be different? This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat recipe does much better in the oven as it really brings out the flavor, but a slow cooker will work just fine. We originally shared this recipe back in 2007, and it has been the most popular Cafe Rio copycat recipe on the internet! Thank you so much for this recipe!! -Use a canned red enchilada sauce. Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. Let us know! I was just freaking out wondering where my sweet pork recipe went! In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. xo Its a great alternative to eating out! Thanks for asking! This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe is the real deal. I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. Absolutely delicious!! How to make copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork? Blend for 20 seconds. It is spot on! xo Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Make sure the lid is set to the Sealing position. If you buy lean cuts of pork, your Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork will not taste like Cafe Rios Pork. Cook for 30-60 more minutes. Oh, I already know I am going to love this week over here!! Im feeding 5 men tomorrow and was hoping to freeze the extra cooked meat, but now Im worried I wont be able to get 9lbs cooked to fork tender. Yes, I do. Instructions . Ingredients 3 pounds Pork Shoulder/Butt Bone in with a nice fat pad on top 1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder Heaping 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt Heaping 2 teaspoons Black Pepper 2 teaspoons Onion Powder 3 teaspoons Dried Oregano Place the pork roast in the slow cooker. Wouldnt you know it, this is now my familys favorite. No taco sauce needed! My neighborhood would go crazy without one. Pork is best served the day after it is cooked completely and sauce is made. So I didnt cook it too long when that happened I actually need to cook it longer and it will get more tender? Im so excited to make this. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on top of a salad. Remove Chipotle chilies and shred meat. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Does. Ill have to try chicken next time. Turn the roast over and use the other half of the seasoning mixture to do the same on the other side. I get it! Hi! Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of brown sugar. This was delicious!! Is there anyway to use store bought pulled pork to speed up the recipe? Enjoy your girls camp! I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. Thank you! Or should I do it in the oven? Im planning to make this for cinco de mayo tomorrow. Required fields are marked *. Cook on low for another 1.5 hours. You can find my full directions on how to make it here. Notes Freezing: this cooked pork freezes amazing well. Cook on high for 3-4 hours (or until the meat shreds easily) or on low for 8 hours. I experimented with pork loin, Boston butt and pork shoulder for Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. Thank you Si for another great recipe! I think these homemade salads are SO delicious! I need to get myself an instapot and try this! Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. I love Cafe Rio! Si. Don't forget to add toppings to that as well (chopped onion, lime wedges, chopped lettuce, avocado, black beans, etc. I like Old El Paso! Thanks for asking! Since 2007, our family has been dishing out tried and true recipes for classic, home-cooked food online. Maybe 5 minutes longer? Have you ever seen a chef create a bundle of herbs and place it in a pot or with a roast to cook then it gets discarded? Do you think a 7 pound pork would be enough for a family of 12 adults and seven little kids? Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. I researched a lot of different recipes on the internet and Im glad I went with yours turns out its the best thanks again. Taste and adjust salt, if needed. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. haha, at least Im not the only one dealing with a non-sharer. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Well, this one got printed out right after dinner! Its a fun series of futuristic fairy tale stories with a twist Living in Midwest we have to make our own Cafe Rio and I have made versions often. Add coke, water, garlic salt, onion salt, and chili powder. If you are in a hurry, skip this step and omit the oil in the pot. The nearest Cafe Rio is 1200 miles away and we miss it as much as we miss The Mandarine.which is a lot!!! Thanks for asking! Si. A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. How to make Caf Rio sweet pork in 15 minutes! My family loved it! Merely arrange everything in the dish with the pork and get rid of it after baking. In fact you can make the quesadilla at home too with our Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Quesadilla recipeyoure welcome! Erica lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Jared, an attorney, and her three beautiful girls. Hi Megan, thank you for pointing that out, the cook time should be about and hour and a half. 3- Cover and secure the lid, and set valve to seal. I need to feed 100 hungry lacrosse players after practice next Thursday and want to have enough! Its is good any way, shape or form! Thicken your sauce Bring your sauce to a slow boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). I hope you all enjoy. Here is the link https://abountifulkitchen.com/favorite-cafe-rio-copycat-recipes/, I have used this recipe several times, most recently for New Years Eve. In your tips it says to simmer pork with cut up yellow onions (later you suggest caramelizing the onions prior), serrano peppers and carrots and then discard the peppers and carrots. The pork cooks for a long time in the slow cooker which makes the meat tender and easy to shred. I havent tried this with frozen pork yet. Hope this helps. Mention @favoritefamilyrecipes or tag #favoritefamilyrecipes! enchilada sauce (can) This is the perfect mix of savory sweet and will find its way into our regular taco Tuesday rotation. Just finished eating this for dinner and I raced to my computer to say: Oh. Just made this recipe for the second time. Thanks! Thank you so much for your review! Would you recommend cooking all of it at once for a longer time, or cutting it into thirds and cooking only one piece for now? Hi Tara! It is safer not to risk a reaction. Thanks! Im so glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for sharing, And this recipe is perfect for a crowd! A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! Also, the sauce is actually called roasted garlic and chile or something like that. I would also place the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot before you put the roast in. Hi Kate, it should be the same cooking time even with the bone in. Si. 10/10! Alot of prep work but was delicious. Hi Lindsay, I havent used an instant pot yet, so Im not sure how long you would cook this recipe in it. The pork slow cooks all day, and then at dinnertime, you have an amazing dish to serve to your family. Place the pork loin in a crock pot and turn on to high heat. You can now make Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home! Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. Also, when you write oregano it is the ground oregano, not the leaves, right? We absolutely love this pork!! Should I triple the amount of soda while cooking? Here is the link to the cilantro-tomatillo dressing, but there are also links to my guacamole, black beans, rice and pico. Its perfect in burritos, tacos and salads. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Sorry to not get back to you sooner! Don't drink the crock pot liquid. How To Make Our Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe: When you are ready to prepare the sweet pork for this Cafe Rio copycat recipe, get out your slow cooker and fill it half of the way with water. Thanks, The recipe calls for a 4-7 lb roast, and you are using a 7-8 lb roast, so the cook time should be close to the same. But turns out fabulous. Can you say easy? I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? cafe rio dressing, copycat recipe, sweet pork, natural pressure release and preparing meat after cooked, butt or boneless pork rib meat*, cut into large chunks, large visible chunks of fat removed, or make your own (see post for instructions). I definitely saving this one! Lauren, In a small bowl, combine remaining can of Coke, can of chiles, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on our website. Hi! I absolutely love this recipe but havent been able to find the sauce lately. Krista, My family LOVES your Caf Rio Chicken. We should set up a taste test for the neighbors and see if people can tell which is which. 1 week ago wikihow.com Show details . Is there a reason it says prep 10 mins and cook time 10 mins? Put in the marinade for at least a few hours and up to a full day. Neither has a high enough fat content to make the fall apart finished product youre looking for. I used to work at a Costa Vida and the sweet pork is very similar to Cafe Rios. All of those pics should be pinnable. Im fairly certain the carbonation is what breaks down the meat and tenderizes, but the sugar adds sweetness. Thats the only reason, its just gooey. And if so, how did you re-heat it? I make this so often and it is now the ONLY way i make sweet pork! First its so easy, and second its delicious! boneless pork (carnitas, shoulder etc) 12 oz Coke (1 can) 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 oz. Pour can of Coke, water and garlic salt over pork in the slow cooker. So I thought it was a quick dinner. Just Clarification, do you cook it for 6 hours or 8-9 hours and then an additional 2 hours after adding the remaining ingredients? I love the copycat cafe rio recipes. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. kinda confusing :/ maybe its showing up weird in my phone. Some say Dr. Pepper. Ive made this recipe now as its written, and with keto substitutes, and they were both divine!! We love your recipes and your website! I did try the sauce and it is tasty. FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ONFACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST|TWITTERFOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES. Is there any way to fix that? Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally different than cooking in a slow cooker. (sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this). Would I still cook it for 50 mins? And I think you will have enough sauce for an 8 lb roast. I planned and prepped, started the process and allotted for 8 hrs, as top of recipe states but did not realize until it was too late there was additional 2 hours. Im starting to wonder about the pork being cooked different. Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! A big fat huge YES because this Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is phenomenal, and I dont throw that word around too much. Thanks! I like my endings all wrapped up. Drain the marinade, and sprinkle the pork all over with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. And thank you! Oh no! Thank you for your kind comments! I do not live near any Kroger stores. My husband and i moved and miss cafe rio/costa vida so much. that all work together. xo Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? Because of differences in slow cooker heat, make sure you check it a few times throughout the day to make sure the meat doesnt overcook. I missed this because I was doing all the other recipes as well. -I made it the night before so it could sit in the sauce overnight. Grab a blender and add 8 oz coke, green chilies, red enchilada sauce and brown sugar. (It does not need to cover roast) Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, salt and pepper. I made this last night for my family and we had missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! And I will link up to the other cola-free Sweet Pork recipe as soon as I get permission! Do you serve this as a pulled pork sandwich on a bun or on a tortilla? Hi Jill, I worked at cafe rio and they boil the pork roasts in the coke unthen put the sugar and enchilada sauce in a bag until it is served on the line ..yours looks good but not the same. The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper, Your recipe for Cafe Rio Sweet Pork looks fantastic. What better place to share tips for making the best sweet pork, than on a recipe for Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork?! In general, 1 lb of pulled pork will feed 3 people, so you will probably want 30-35 lbs to feed 100 people. REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREEOh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTERAND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY! Here are the tips and secrets, all in one place for you to sift through and decided if you want to incorporate any into your recipe. Cover and heat until warmed all the way through and the meat has absorbed the sauce, about 1 to 2 hours on LOW heat. Not only that this pork sounds deeelicious, I absolutely LOVE that serving bowl! ), Hi Tanya! Is it 10 hours total on low? For this recipe, count on 2 hours minimum for preparing, pressurizing and then natural release of pressure and removing any fat still attached to meat. A little more Coke can be added if it seems too thick. and it was a huge hit! Turn to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. I have been making various copycat recipes for the past 15 years and this is the best and least fussy. Remove the peppers and carrots after cooking. I made this for Sunday dinner and it was huge hit! I love the pork Barbacoa burrito and have not been able to recreate it or find some thing close to it here in Texas until this recipe thank you for posting this. :o). The fat will need to be removed and discarded.-I use both homemade and canned red enchilada sauce for this recipe. Enjoy using your Instant Pot! So they do a fresh flour tortilla, a little cheese, cilantro rice (recipe is on my blog as well as the cafe rio tomatillo dressing), beans of choice, meat, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and the special dressing with crisp tortilla strips. Your email address will not be published. If I dont have 2 hours once Im home from work, what else can I do? Weve perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! But heres the deal. Try Walmart or Smiths for Old El Paso sauce packets. I love your blog and havent ever been disappointed! Cut off the meat and shred it. Im missing the step where you add the Coke. TfRecipes. Cafe Rio is a Utah based restaurant which has now spread into other states. We are still working on it! Add your pork to a large zip-top bag, bowl with a lid, or other container with one cup of coke, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Add the pork roast to the hot skillet and sear on both sides. Seriously! xo Yay Rebecca! I cant believe they discontinued that packet on us!! Then the recipe says 45 to cook and 45 NPR. You could open a restaurant. This time combination allowed the meat to cook for the proper amount of time, breaking down almost all of the fat so it melted back into the meat when using a pork shoulder. Cannot wait to use leftovers in tacos and a salad. thanks for reading ABK Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the shredded pork. Id love to hear your comments and suggestions for cookingInstant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home. Our copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is the real deal. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. This unique cookbook guides the way through every step, including meal lists and easy-to-follow recipes, and features dollops of heartwarming family stories. I know, I know. xo Si. I was SO tempted to make a taco at almost midnight because it smelled so good as I was finishing it. Tastes great! Use it to top a salad, a burrito, or a taco. Crave no longer my friends! I moved out of the area where my local cafe rio was. 2- Cut pork roast into quarters and add to the Instant Pot. Put pork, can of Coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Lettuce So ive been following the steps as i make it and just got to the part that says set timer to 50 min. Cafe Rio sweet pork can be served on a bed of white rice with toppings such as sliced jalapeno, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Or they make, tacos, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas with the pork. Or would you stick to the original recipe you posted of the crockpot version? xo Still used 2 cups of water, kept the time the same. We dont buy caffeinated drinks so I was hoping it would taste just as great with rootbeer. Here is the Sweet Pork Recipe that was a favorite among 50% of the judges! Who says eating healthier means you have to give up everything?! We have spent YEARS, much like we did for the perfect Melt in Your Mouth Buttermilk Pancakes and The Very Best Banana Bread, searching out exactly how this pork is made. Im eating it right now for the third day in a row, still in awe at how delicious it is. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In the end, your best bet for tender fall apart meat is either Pork Shoulder, Boneless Pork Ribs or Boston Butt. Whether its from scratch or not, its a recipe. You need the regular soda for the sugar in it)). All rights reserved. Serve on top of tortilla chips, tortillas, or a bed of rice. I love anything and everything with root beer.and now youve made pulled pork with it. First off, bouquet garni is pronounced exactly how it looks, so dont get hung up on that! This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is full of delicious sweet flavor. For this reason, when cooking in the IP, I often make the finished sauce after the main dish has been cooked. Do I have to thaw my meat? xo I just added that to step 11 (where it should have been!). Also, should I double the sauce? I tried the recipe with both boneless pork ribs and boneless pork shoulder. Si. I have both a 6 nd 8 quart, I most often use the 6 quart unless Im cooking for a big crowd or cooking two dishes at once in the IP. Place the pork, cup brown sugar and one can of Coke in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Let me know how this recipe turned out for you. It is a family favorite for sure! When we boiled it down (no pun intended) I found they used a cut of meat OTHER THAN the cuts I recommend. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 3 hours. SO GOOD! Cafe Rio is a popular fast-casual Mexican style restaurant with headquarters in Utah. Your email address will not be published. Yes, you can freeze the pork and sauce easily in gallon ziplock bags, remove from freezer in the morning, let thaw several hours and then heat on the stovetop or in a slow oven (300-325*) with foil wrapped over the pan. Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. XO In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. Should cook time stay the same or would you suggest longer? Hi Morgan, Throw out fluids. Wondering if I could make this recipe in a crockpot-I dont have an instant pot. The difference was, they would warm theirs up for dinner the next night. My. This pork is the real deal! Total time: 495 minutes Cook time: 480 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Yields: 10 servings Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish Number of ingredients: 8 Ingredients: 2 pounds pork ((we use boneless pork ribs)) For kids, Id recommend 1/3 lb per person if they are young. Every single time we eat at Caf Rio, he orders the sweet pork salad. I have a 5 pound, bone-in pork shoulder. This post may contain affiliate links. Ill have to whittle away at the leftovers until its gone, but now I know not to take any of my family to Cafe Rio. Si, Does this spice mix make the amount one would need to make this recipe, or does it make more? No cafe rio close by. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Ive made this once before and my husband and I absolutely loved it! Share below my top 3 ar, Make our Valentine M&M Chocolate Chip C. A Bountiful Kitchen 2023. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. Im going to have to slice and it absorbed no flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and soooo good! Thank you for sharing!! Every time I eat it, its like a warm homey feeling comes over me. Kamie, I had my doubts because the ingredients seem so random, but we love this recipe and have done it with and without marinade several times. Please share below and rate the recipe after youve given it a try! One caution, not all cuts of pork work well in this recipe! A 4 oz. You can put this sweet pork into a salad, in a burrito, in enchiladas, on top of nachos, in a rice bowl, or in a quesadilla like we already discussed above. Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. xo This looks like the perfect dish to prepare for all my hungry helpers. I cook a recipe from your blog at least 3x a week , Oh no Sara, Im sorry! I love my Instagram friends <3 Filed under: Dinner, Family Reunion Food, Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, Videos. Thanks for sharing this, I cant wait to try it! Si. Amazingly easy and so delicious. How long should i cook it? Place the shredded meat back into the Instant Pot and turn the setting to Saute. Here, you can pin off of this link, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686939072946/, Ive gone to three grocery stores and cant find el paso sauce packet WITH roasted garlic. Its in the crockpot right now. Pour mixture into bag. By taco seasoning mixes and the Spanish rice. Set it and forget itthats why we love that slow cooker! Yes, the onions will get quite dark, but its ok. We are still working on it too. , Hi Crystal, I havent tried it with chicken yet, but it should turn out just as well. Oh good! Warm in a slow oven or stovetop. We have a whole section. Las Palmas brand used at Cafe Rio. Thanks Lori. What size of cut did you use? I think that is one of the most valuable benefits of the IP, not having to plan dinner early in the morning anymore! We dont have Caf Rio where I am, so I have nothing to compare to, but it sounds like a great combo. Total time: 410 minutes Cook time: 400 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 12 servings Cuisine: Mexican Number of ingredients: 7 Ingredients: 3 lbs. Youre welcome, Lindsey! I made it in the crock pot on high with a 5 lb pork shoulder. Sweet pork is my favorite meat at Cafe Rio. Theyre smoked jalapeos, but the adobo sauce they come canned in is the magical part. And Im excited to try this new recipe. Cook, covered, on high for 6 hours OR on low for 8 hours. If Im using 2.5 lbs of pork instead of 4 like this recipe calls for, do I still do the full two cups of water and 50 minutes pressure cooked time? Oh nothe recipe says the total time is 10 min. Remove the meat and set on a cutting board. Ive tried another Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe, and yours definitely tastes more like the real deal!! Each time I visit Utah, a visit to Cafe Rio is required at least once. This recipe has always been a hit, especially in our family. This will add the perfect flavor to this pork! Combine a can and a half of Coke with about a quarter cup of brown sugar. A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. Or would you recommend using your older recipe? -Make red enchilada sauce from scratch. I know Ive posted about a few copycat recipes from Cafe Rio like the cilantro lime rice, Creamy tomatillo Cilantro Ranch and slow cookerCafe Rio chicken, but this recipe is so dead on I had no choice but to post. Help!!! Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner. Hi I'm Kari. Dump all the liquid in the crockpot. If it was bigger than 3-4 pounds it just needed more like 8-12 hours. I dont like all the sugar in cocoa cola will I be ok using diet coke? Lets all be nice. Make a smooth paste by blending. Set the uncovered pork butt in the oven and bake for 12 hours. Thanks for reading ABK and thanks for your help. 16 ounces Coca-Cola soda, divided (( do not use diet soda. Pour the remaining 1 cup of Dr. Pepper, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and brown sugar into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. This updated recipe allows cooking of the sweet pork in a fraction of the original 5-12 hour time. Toss pork into your favorite salads and tacos! It makes me feel so good to hear how much you love this recipe. Being critical is mean, but this is not what Id expect on a food blog. Thanks for asking and for reading ABK! I was wondering if you could make an Instant Pot variation on this recipe! Delicious! Hope this helps! ), add on top of the pork roast, cook it up all day, take out the pork and shred it up, and add back in some of the sauce (not all of it.it makes a lot of sauce!) Combine the cola stevia and cherry flavoring in a 12 fl oz (350 mL) glass. Cafe Rio {Copycat} Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Ranch Dressing [+ Video], Cilantro Lime Rice Cafe Rio {Copycat} [+ Video], Crock Pot Cafe Rio {Copycat} Chicken [+ Video], Smothered Cafe Rio {Copycat} Chicken Burrito. We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. . xo, Were your place for more than 1,000 actionable, traditional recipes to serve and celebrate your friends and family. This recipe looks delicious! This is my go to sweet pork recipe. Easy recipes for quick and delicious homemade meals! The only problem is the other six people who live with me hated it. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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