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. xo serving of beef provides 11 g of fat, with 4.5 g of saturated fat, while a 4 oz. We love this pork! Place shredded pork back in crock pot. -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. Use it to top a salad, a burrito, or a taco. 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. Marinade for a few hours or overnight, shaking once or twice during the marinating. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. $2.49 is about what I paid 10 minutes ago. Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. Im so excited to make this. I buy a 3-4lb pork butt and Ill add that to the instructions right now! Hi Si you said if you do a frozen pork butt to increase the time to 70-80 minutes, but you also said that was for 4 lbs. Permission granted! They crave Cafe Rio! I have an 8 quart instant pot. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on top of a salad. My family said it tasted just like cafe rio. I would love to make this for my wife, however she is allergic to sulfites. -Use a spice blend of garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Next remove the meat from the crockpot and put in a bowl and shred the meat. I made this yesterday and it was delicious and so much better than having to remember to thaw the pork a day in advance and then put it in the crock pot first thing in the morning. Hope this helps. We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. Calista This amount of sauce will work fine for 4.5 lbs. Hi Megan, -Use a canned red enchilada sauce. Recognizing the Sunshine and Living Happy. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Sweet and succulent pork, perfect for your go-to Mexican dish. Do you serve this as a pulled pork sandwich on a bun or on a tortilla? Thicken your sauce Bring your sauce to a slow boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. xo The difference was, they would warm theirs up for dinner the next night. How to make Shredded Sweet Pork (CopyCat Cafe Rio): Cut the roast into large chunks of pork. Dump all the liquid in the crockpot. Has anyone tried it? 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. Hi Mindy! Use this pork to make giant burritos smothered with Cilantro-Tomatillo Dressing, or an amazing pork salad. The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". I always have used the old recipe and I used the frontera red Chile enchilada sauce packet and still love how it turns out. Dont like the one she posted? The only problem is the other six people who live with me hated it. You just mix together all four ingredients (yes, only four ingredients! Required fields are marked *. 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? Where did you get yours and what part of the grocery store is it in? EVER. I need to get myself an instapot and try this! Discard any fat. Im hoping to serve 8 people. xo The only modifications I made were to add some salt and sliced onions. Thanks for reading ABK. haha. Keep warm until serving. Your pork is incredible. How to make Cafe Rio Sweet Pork in a slow cooker: Place the pork in the pot of your slow cooker. 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? 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. He, Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Sweet Cinnamon Butter! . A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! A few I use, a few I do not. Mention @favoritefamilyrecipes or tag #favoritefamilyrecipes! Si. I know, I know. Cook the Pork Drain marinade. (Roast can be omitted.) xo, But turns out fabulous. If you turn the crock pot on high and heat it for another 30 to 45 minutes it should be good to go! Cook for the 6 hours, then an additional 2! That would be amazing! Thank you, Si! Its up to you. Thanks for asking and for reading ABK, Weve fed 8 just fine with it but you could always double it and have leftovers! I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! I skipped out on doing it this time, and I could not tell a difference at all. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Yay Rebecca! We should set up a taste test for the neighbors and see if people can tell which is which. However, in my experience coke zero and light brown sugar work really well in this recipe. Sometimes making a slow cooker sweet pork just fits into your schedule better, I totally get that! Cook a pork roast and tuck it inside. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small dish. Youre not making something that needs to be cooked to a temperature, so unless you cook to the point where the meat starts dissolving, which is possible, you cant really over cook it. So happy you enjoyed it! , And of course I meant CRP not CPK, Thank you so much for your detailed review! I dont need to spend 10 bucks for one at Cafe Rio ever again when I can make it so easily at home! Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! Hi Kate, it should be the same cooking time even with the bone in. Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Remove the meat and set on a cutting board. thanks and let us know if you try the beef! Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? Move along. Place all other ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. You could open a restaurant. We originally shared this recipe back in 2007, and it has been the most popular Cafe Rio copycat recipe on the internet! I added a teaspoon or two of Cumin. Oops! We moved from Utah to Mississippi and its nowhere around! Here is the old recipe: The meat cooks for a long time in the crock pot in its own juices which allows it to absorb a lot of flavor. Thank you so much! We are doing a lot of recipe testing to find one. I made it in the crock pot on high with a 5 lb pork shoulder. Sounds delicious. Do you have a good suggestion to replace the sauce packet since they arent sold anymore? Si. After reading the comments, I figured out that you changed the recipe. We have a whole section. Hi there! This was delicious!! It takes minut, Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Copyc, Finished off the day with Pan Cream Cheese Sugar C, Come see us today (Monday only) from 3-6:00 at @ru, Favorite appetizer? Remove pork from marinade and place in a slow cooker along with half a can of coke, water, and garlic salt. 16 ounces Coca-Cola soda, divided (( do not use diet soda. . Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. Cover and heat until warmed all the way through and the meat has absorbed the sauce, about 1 to 2 hours on LOW heat. 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. This hot thw spot, so easy and incredibly yummy! Glad you loved this recipe. 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)) xo In a food processor or blender, blend can Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce and remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste). This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is full of delicious sweet flavor. Do you think it will be enough? It is great as a salad, burrito, or nachos. The pork shoulder/butt has the fat and flavor you need! That is so exciting! They have new sauces in the Mexican aisle that will work! How do you serve this pork? Someone sneaky got into my cans of Coke I keep stored only to make Cafe Rio pork (we drink diet on a regular basis) and therefore I made this without it. The longer the better. Don't drink the crock pot liquid. Thats because it tastes so similar to the original. Hope that helps! ), Hi Tanya! Thanks! Place the seasoned pork roast into the slow cooker. Thank you for your kind comments! Any suggestions for a good replacement? In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. xo I saw you hint at a Kroger substitute but didnt specify which one. Thank you. I love making meals in the crock pot and this is no exception. You can go ahead and cook it with the bone in and then remove the meat when its done. Ill be making the original version tomorrow because Ill have plenty of time to do it! Si. [Note to judges: this was recipe 1 for all of you that picked the first sweet pork sample as the winner]. If you want a true copycat of Cafe Rio sweet pork, you have to use a bone in pork shoulder/butt with a nice fat pad on top. In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 8 ounces Coca-Cola, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. All Cafe Rio style recipes listed and linked on post. 1 packet sauce (no longer made) Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. I usually do not have to increase the cook time much for a larger roast, but I would allow for an extra hour to be safe! Id love to hear your comments and suggestions for cookingInstant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home. I followed the recipe exactly and soooo good! Ohhh, Ill have to check it out! 3 lbs. A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. Im excited to give this a try! Si. Si. Is the additional 2 hours of cooking (step 4) necessary after the meat has already cooked 8 hours? Pour over the pork in the crock pot and cook for 5-6 hours, or until tender and shreds easily with a fork. Its a little scary making a meal for a group when youve never tried the recipe before! I definitely saving this one! How long should i cook it? Really? In the comments,someone asks for a substitute for the sauce package. About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. Hi Indigo! Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. We have made it for several years now and it surely is a treat! That is great to know that using coke zero works! I do love this recipe. Turned out fabulous. I am so excited to use it for years to come. Also the dressings freeze well too! I am one of those people that wont print out a recipe until it meets the mark. Perfect! I know the huge Pork Loin Roast at Costco is ridiculously inexpensive, and hardly has any fat on it, so not much waste as far as discarding fat goes. Only thing I think we were missing was a little heat, will use hot chiles and enchilada sauce next time. I used the green can of El Pato (jalepeno salsa). 2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork ribs) 36 ounces Coke (3 soda cans) NOT diet 1/4 cup brown sugar dash garlic salt 1/4 cup water 1 can diced green chilies 10 ounces red enchilada sauce (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work) 1 cup brown sugar Instructions Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. I just added that to step 11 (where it should have been!). Cook for 30-60 more minutes. Sprinkle the garlic salt and salt and pepper over the meat and cook on high for 6 hours. Oh good! Grab a blender and add 8 oz coke, green chilies, red enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Cook on low for another 1.5 hours. xo And thank you! Si. So delicious! I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. Such a sweet comment!! Hi Allison, if youre using a 4 lb roast, I would set the pressure time for 70-80 minutes. Si. xo Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. then make sure you roast the garlic first and if possible roast your own tomatoes and then puree to the amount that the can normally is. It takes about 5 minutes to make.-As stated in the post, I did not marinate the pork in the sauce before cooking. Frontera Red Chile with roasted tomato and garlic Enchilada Sauce. This is the best sweet pork recipe Ive tried! I made this for my daughter and I for a twist on regular tacos. enchilada sauce (can) Oh no! Im planning to make this for cinco de mayo tomorrow. Im not sure how much. Moving to my new house this weekend. Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? Yay! Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 5 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes). Cheese I dont think garlic powder would give the same flavor but you could roast a bulb of garlic and add 2-3 minced cloves into the sauce and that would be closer. We love to eat this dish when we are at our cabin. Cafe Rio does marinade the meat but you will still have a delicious meal if you dont. During early experiments with this recipe, I cooked the pork in the sauce but found the sauce ingredients to be so diluted (even without adding water) and the sauce so runny that it was better to drain off some of the sauce and start over after cooking. Si. I used to work at a Costa Vida and the sweet pork is very similar to Cafe Rios. Xo Made it today. We are still working on it! Thanks! Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Hi Tamara, I usually just simmer the pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots, then remove the peppers and carrots after cooking and do not use the peppers and carrots in the sauce. Thank you! I hope this helps! Thank you so much! Would I be able to reduce the amount of cooking time in that case? it is super yummy. [Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one]. I just love a good Sweet Pork Salad. I found a sauce packet by Frontera. Thanks for checking in on it, Stephanie! :o). Hi Melissa, - Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (Boston pork butt), pantry Whisk the enchilada sauce, chopped green chiles, brown sugar and one can of soda together in the Instant Pot. It was AMAZING! You can also use the meat in tacos, enchiladas or burritos. Take the pork out of the crock pot once it's finished cooking and place it on a cutting board. Everyone says it tastes just like Cafe Rio. ITs still really sweet and delicious. Add about a can and a half of coke and about cup of brown sugar. Cook again. After eating more than my share of Cafe Rio meals, I came up with this oven or slow cooker recipeback in 2011. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. The pork slow cooks all day, and then at dinnertime, you have an amazing dish to serve to your family. Thank you so much for your support! Peach Mango Salsa Combine the cola stevia and cherry flavoring in a 12 fl oz (350 mL) glass. Usually, after cooking, you will have approx a little over half of the meat left in weight. Serve pork in burritos, salads and tacos! After I cooked up both recipes, I put a taste of each on small plates for our judges. Its so yummy! Im so looking forward to making this for my family! Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. Let me know how this recipe turned out for you. You might enjoy Cinder. The nearest Cafe Rio is 1200 miles away and we miss it as much as we miss The Mandarine.which is a lot!!! ), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs. Marinate for a few hours or overnight. This is my go to sweet pork recipe. xo Wondering if I could make this recipe in a crockpot-I dont have an instant pot. xo It goes perfectly in burritos, tacos, salads and so much more. Add the pork roast to the hot skillet and sear on both sides. I strained the meat, but it looks nothing like yours!! But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). Thank you for sharing!! Or do you with 2 hours remaining add in the remaining ingredients? I made it exactly per the directions. Doing a slow roast on the pork with a spice mixture, those root veggies and preparing the sauce separate makes for an identical result. You may substitute beef 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. A bit disappointed but its still yummy. Theyre smoked jalapeos, but the adobo sauce they come canned in is the magical part. Required fields are marked *. ). Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) The pork cooks for a long time in the slow cooker which makes the meat tender and easy to shred. Mariel, Would not recommend. Im missing the step where you add the Coke. The best imitation of the caf rio pork recipe Ive tried! Go goo goo for gooey with that one! Si, I made this Instant Pot Cafe Rio for our RS Birthday dinner which was right before the Covid shutdowns. We've perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! The packet is at walmart in the Mexican food area. Thanks for another great one!! Do you think canned enchilada sauce would work instead of the cooking sauce? Some say Dr. Pepper. Cut pork loin into three to four large chunks and add to crockpot. I would love to pin this, but there is no image associated with it, so it wont let me pin the recipe. Interesting fact- the name Boston butt originates from 18th century New England when pork was packed in barrels (which were also known as butts) to store and ship meat. Blend until smooth. Not only that this pork sounds deeelicious, I absolutely LOVE that serving bowl! I am getting windy, but the Instant Pot version of CRP is amazing. It really is better the next day as it sits in the juice or from the freezer. 3. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. Mix the Sauce packet, brown sugar and pop and bring to a simmer over medium high heat until thickened a little. Hi Faith! Blend for 20 seconds. 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. This was a hit in my house! Could I pull this off w/the normal sauce packet and then add garlic powder? Mix until well combined. 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? Have you ever tried adding chipotles in adobo sauce? Thank you for such a great recipe!!!! Put meat back in the slow cooker and add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and cup brown sugar. Sothis recipe is sugar, pre-packaged sauce, and meat. Still used 2 cups of water, kept the time the same. Lucky! You do not need to change the cooking time. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Soooo good. My neighborhood would go crazy without one. Cilantro Lime Rice I love this sweet pulled pork!! I have actually! Thanks Madison! Hi! Chicken breast cooks a lot faster than the pork, so you dont want to over cook it. I read in a comment that you would recommend some sauces at Kroger. Thanks for this amazing recipe! Hoping it turns out! Discard any large pieces of fat and then shred. It also makes the house smell SO good! I hope the store doesnt stop carrying them! Did you have an update to this recipe? We also used coke, the red enchilada sauce that we made, onions and carrots, sugar and butter. Place 3 tablespoons spice mix in a large gallon size Ziplock bag. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. (It does not need to cover roast) Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, salt and pepper. Hi Deb, Im sorry to hear that. Si. The finished consistency of the frozen recipe was not nearly as good (obviously) as the fresh made night before and day of batches. In fact, I pinned it to make sure. Si, Does this spice mix make the amount one would need to make this recipe, or does it make more? I researched a lot of different recipes on the internet and Im glad I went with yours turns out its the best thanks again. Who says eating healthier means you have to give up everything?! 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. . I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. xo No need to increase sauce amount. {Plus, I sorta have an aversion to cooking with soda pop.}. [ Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one] *Recipe here [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:10] If you are short on time, you can skip the marinating step. Add the full can of coke, brown sugar and green salsa. Rub the dry seasoning all over the pork roast. Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. 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. Then place the pork in the slow cooker and turn it on high and let the meat cook for 4 hour. Hi Cristi, xo You made my day Rebecca! Receive recipes straight to your inbox and be the first for new content! Si. Looks like Ill have to make me one using your yummy recipe! We have used it and it was pretty good but we are working on a new recipe since we cant find that cooking sauce anymore. Now those are some lucky judges! These items are bundled up in cheesecloth, tied off with string and throw into the dish with the food. Mine needed more time in the pressure cooker, but that was an easy fix. When purchasing the shoulder cut pork, I ask my grocery butcher to trim it off, along with the thick piece of fat that accompanies it. In a small bowl, mix about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Hi Morgan, And Im excited to try this new recipe. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of brown sugar. I m making it again today. enchilada sauce can Now I really have a hankering for a Cafe Rio pork salad. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. In general, 1 lb of pulled pork will feed 3 people, so you will probably want 30-35 lbs to feed 100 people. Just made this today and no one in my family could wait a day to let it set. Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos, Your email address will not be published. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! Carefully remove the lid from the pot when all of the pressure is released. Toss pork into your favorite salads and tacos! Place the seared pork roast and coke in a 6 quart slow cooker. just a thought for those trying to watch their sugar intake. Si. Si. It is spot on! Carole, If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? I cant believe it either. I make this so often and it is now the ONLY way i make sweet pork! Question: I am making this for girls camp. Im happy to announce that I found a couple recipes and then put them up to the Taste Test Challenge! I made this last night for my family and we had missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! We have a smaller group, of about 30. But I maybe missed this, but when do you put the brown sugar in? Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper over pork roast. Maybe they will work? Hi Lindsay, I havent used an instant pot yet, so Im not sure how long you would cook this recipe in it. Pour 8 ounces of Coca-Cola ( I used a measuring cup) and water around pork. The cook time in the Instant Pot will vary according to the cut of meat used. Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. And then, when they picked their favorite, they got to make an entire sweet pork salad (or burrito). I followed the recipe to a T with a 5 lb boneless butt roast and my meat turned out a gelatinous mess swimming in sauce. Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. Hi Brenda, I would use about 8-10 pounds of meat. Ann. Id love your suggestions. I have not tried this recipe using chicken, but if I were to try it, I would use the same amount of chicken as pork (3 lbs) but cook it for about 6 hours. And if so, how did you re-heat it? If you do try this recipe, be sure to try their Garlic Black Beans as wellso good! 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. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. This looks so good! Thank you . I better run over today! Thanks! . My. It is a family favorite for sure! Apply nonstick cooking spray to the inside of the slow cooker. Maybe they will give me a hint. Is it 10 hours total on low? Meaning, it will take time to allow this to happen and this time needs to be built in to the cooking time of the meat. Marinade pork for at least 2 hours or overnight in can of coke and 1/4 C brown sugar. Definitely try this out. Oh, I wish you did! Perfect for burritos, salads and tacos! Fixed! If there is excess liquid drain some off. When prepared correctly, it practically melts in your mouth. haha, at least Im not the only one dealing with a non-sharer. I didnt have root beer so I used Dr. Pepper, also I added a little more brown sugar but I like things very sweet. Help please. This process can't be rushed! Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Hi Anna, its actually a sauce pouch, so its liquid but not in a can. xo Yes, you can. . Walmart. This is my favorite cafe rio pork recipe. ), but occasionally Ill get the quesadilla because its gooey. Thank you so much for your review! So, its actually not the butt at all, but the shoulder. mwah! It actually acts as a meat tenderizer in the recipe so dont leave it out. Excited to try this. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. I am doing a frozen 7 lb roast should I increase the cooking time? I have been making various copycat recipes for the past 15 years and this is the best and least fussy. I tried several different cook times, from 30-75 minutes. OHHH, that can be tricky. You are awesome Im glad I read this! It is so sweet, so delicious. Calm down now. Ive tried another Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe, and yours definitely tastes more like the real deal!! Not quite the same as Cafe Rio, but Ill definitely make it again! This is by far the best sweet pork recipe! If you like a little more spice, try the yellow can. Try it and let us know if your Cafe Rio cravings are satisfied! In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 8 ounces Coca-Cola, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. If you are in a hurry, skip this step and omit the oil in the pot. Ive tried it and it still turns out amazing! Thanks for sharing a keeper. xo Keep cooking for an additional hour or two on low heat with the lid on the crock pot. Its a tender pulled pork recipe with a coke or dr pepper sauce that Utah loves! Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork and place in a 9x13" pan, fat pad facing up. How much of the mix do I add for this recipe if it makes more than I need? 2. Step 2: Add pork to slow cooker and discard marinade. My favorite homemade red enchilada sauce is found here. -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. I hate that stores dont carry the same flavors. Instructions . HAVE you ever tried Diet Pepsi for the soda in place of coke or Pepsi? Mix to combine and sprinkle over the roast. I cant believe they discontinued that packet on us!! Thirty minutes did not give the meat enough time to tenderize while 75 was too long. Place pork in a heavy duty Ziploc bag. And this recipe is perfect for a crowd! Thanks for reading ABK, Remove the roast onto a cutting board. Spring is right around the corner! Some say Dr. Pepper. Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. So Ive beenexperimenting withdifferent versions and this one is the one we feel tastes closest to the real thing. Enjoy using your Instant Pot! This recipe will serve 8-10 people. The at home version of Cafe Rio recipes includes: sweet pork, black beans, cilantro lime rice, pico, guac, and of course the most important part of the meal, the dressing! {recipe to follow} This was, in my opinion, the easiest of the recipes. well be making it all the time for my family hope to find more good recipes with you. Rumor has it that Dr Pepper or Coke are the preferred pops for Cafe Rio, choose whichever you prefer. When you make it, please let me know how you like it. REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREEOh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTERAND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY! Hi Anita, Remove the lid, turn the heat up to high and cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce is . Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. Basically, thats asking for an actual recipe. How to cook . Si. Thanks! I missed this because I was doing all the other recipes as well. Remove pork from crock pot and transfer to cutting board. The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! Hoping to take it on a trip we are going on next week. When you try a recipe, please use the hashtag#ohsweetbasilonINSTAGRAMfor a chance to be featured in our stories! So I moved to Texas a little over a year ago and to my despair there isnt a Cafe Rio for 500 miles. Cut off the meat and shred it. Amazing flavors and I love the slow cooker meals!! Im glad you can make sweet pork any time you need a Cafe Rio fix.