In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Si. Its in a yellow liquid sauce packet. It really is the saddest thing! This hot thw spot, so easy and incredibly yummy! Try this Creamy Cilantro Dressing to pour over the top. Cook the Pork Drain marinade. Erica lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Jared, an attorney, and her three beautiful girls. 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). Si. Thank you Si for another great recipe! Remove all liquid from the slow cooker. Si. Im with you Natalie! Krista, They have pics on their website so you can see it there. Its in the crockpot right now. (so 8 hours total) . Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Hello! Cafe Rio is a Utah based restaurant which has now spread into other states. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. We've perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! Sweet pork is my favorite meat at Cafe Rio. Cook for 30-60 more minutes. -Thicken sauce with cornstarch after cooked. 10/10! Also, just received your cookbook and cant wait to flip through it at lunch! Mix until well combined. Otherwise will try again when I have more time. I saw someone else comment that they use half a liter of Dr Pepper but I wasnt sure if they meant in the instant pot instead of water or what. Sounds delicious. * Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Hi there! Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. This recipe will serve 8-10 people. 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. Only thing I think we were missing was a little heat, will use hot chiles and enchilada sauce next time. I cook all the vegetables with the pork because it adds a really nice flavor, but I only use the onions in the sauce. So if you are cooking a 7 lb roast, about 3.5-4 lbs of meat left if using a pork butt or shoulder. Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. 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. I need guidance. Cant wait to make it. When we go to Cafe Rio, I pretty much always get the salad to split (this is quite rare as the hubs DOES NOT split anything. Fresh cooked tortillas I am so excited to use it for years to come. But I maybe missed this, but when do you put the brown sugar in? Check us out on Instagram and be sure to tag us @ohsweetbasil #ohsweetbasil for a chance to be featured! I wish I had looked for an instant pot recipe earlier!! The finished consistency of the frozen recipe was not nearly as good (obviously) as the fresh made night before and day of batches. Where did you get yours and what part of the grocery store is it in? The process was so easy and the results were amazing. Discard the liquid from the slow cooker. Thanks for asking! Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. I love Cafe Rio! I like my endings all wrapped up. Its is good any way, shape or form! Discard any fat. Thanks for reading ABK. It was a TIE. And yes, youll use ground oregano. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Go goo goo for gooey with that one! Toss pork into your favorite salads and tacos! Meanwhile, in a pot, add the enchilada sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and Coke. xo, I was wondering if you could make an Instant Pot variation on this recipe! Either I toss everything in a bag with the meat and freeze it then pop it in the slow cooker on low for 10-12 hours or I cook it and allow it to cool completely then put in bags (we separate into two meals since our family is small) and freeze for up to 1 month. Peach Mango Salsa Love your blog:). Try Walmart or Smiths for Old El Paso sauce packets. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} Recipe [+ Video]. Here is the old recipe: Seriously, made my day! Si. . Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. This unique cookbook guides the way through every step, including meal lists and easy-to-follow recipes, and features dollops of heartwarming family stories. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? I just love a good Sweet Pork Salad. You just mix together all four ingredients (yes, only four ingredients! Si. i use a boston butt cut and found it works perfectly. I researched a lot of different recipes on the internet and Im glad I went with yours turns out its the best thanks again. Si. xo, Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Jennilyn, thanks for reading ABK, I forgot to take that out of the instructions. Just halved all ingredients for the sauce after it cooked. Cook on low for another 1.5 hours. Thank you for such a great recipe!!!! Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If using Boston butt, or pork butt, count on about 1/2 of the total pounds before cooking being discarded (after cooking). Oh my gosh, cant thank you enough for perfecting this recipe for the instant pot. Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing a keeper. Si. 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. xo Si. Im excited to give this a try! As far as pork butt/shoulder goes, if its not shred-able, just keep cooking. How would it taste to make this completely through, and then freeze it? Si. That is an awesome idea! (They do rival the restaurant however, there is something lovely about having all the ingredients ready and a salad made-to-order for you at the restaurant!). We also made your Tomatillo Sauce/Dressing and its perfection. Mariel, ? I always have used the old recipe and I used the frontera red Chile enchilada sauce packet and still love how it turns out. Instructions. When cool enough, pull any remaining visible fat off of meat and set aside. 2c packed is too sweet so I used 1.5c. Looks like Ill have to make me one using your yummy recipe! Here is a link to my favorite one, I actually own three of them! Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. . I buy a 3-4lb pork butt and Ill add that to the instructions right now! Thank you so much for posting this! I made this today for dinner, and my husband said if he closed his eyes he would not be able to tell the difference between Cafe Rio or Costa Vida or what I made. xo Si. So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. Si. How long should i cook it? Do you live around a Kroger? Remove pork from crock pot and transfer to cutting board. Each time I visit Utah, a visit to Cafe Rio is required at least once. I do not like the taste of frozen cooked meat so I do two things. xo Carole, LOVED this cafe rio pork recipe and got multiple compliments on it- I always tell everyone you are my recipe hero. Ok and lastly can you post a pics of the old paso sauce packet you used, I cant seem to find it at the local grocery store Thanks a lot!!!! Si. Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. Thats one of the secrets to this Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe. I have an 8 quart instant pot. Combine meat and sauce: Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, along with the sauce mixture. Good job! If you dont have cheesecloth, dont stress! 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. We are still working on it too. It makes me feel so good to hear how much you love this recipe. But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). The difference was, they would warm theirs up for dinner the next night. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved spices, red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chiles and green salsa/enchilada sauce and stir/toss to combine. No matter how it was cooked, it was too lean to achieve the fall apart texture I was looking for. (It does not need to cover roast) Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, salt and pepper. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. All of those pics should be pinnable. Do you serve this as a pulled pork sandwich on a bun or on a tortilla? Here is the link to the cilantro-tomatillo dressing, but there are also links to my guacamole, black beans, rice and pico. Thank you! Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. No need to increase sauce amount. Thats so odd. Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. I love this recipe and cant find any sauce either. Si. Would not recommend. I would also place the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot before you put the roast in. Si. Can you say easy? Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. SO, Ive been searching for a good recipe for sweet pork that didnt have cola in the ingredient list. I definitely saving this one! EVER. I try to keep recipes as simple and easy as they can be. I make everything ahead and then we simply chop up lettuce and tomatoes and grill fresh tortillas for a homemade Cafe Rio style feast! Remove the roast onto a cutting board. Any suggestions for a good replacement? Id love to hear your comments and suggestions for cookingInstant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home. Wow Bonnie, how lucky are you! In a small bowl, mix about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. How long did you pressure cook it for? xo Im sorry! well be making it all the time for my family hope to find more good recipes with you. In a medium sized saute pan on medium high heat add all your ingredients. I have a 5 pound, bone-in pork shoulder. Thanks! Hoping it turns out! Sounds yummy. 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? No taco sauce needed! If youve ever been to Utah youve probably had Cafe Rio, specifically Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. Thanks for asking and for reading ABK! Place all other ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth. Enjoy. Theres no need to marinate the pork, like other recipes. Would I still cook it for 50 mins? -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. I ordered my groceries online (including the pork roast) and when I got home from picking them up, I found a 20 pound roast! Cafe Rio does marinade the meat but you will still have a delicious meal if you dont. I read in a comment that you would recommend some sauces at Kroger. Keep warm until serving. Then the recipe says 45 to cook and 45 NPR. Wait 30-60 minutes before serving. Si, I dont believe Sirloin pork is fatty enough to achieve a shredded finished product I highly recommend either pork shoulder or butt! You are amazing!! Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates. If you would like to thicken the sauce a bit, whisk one tablespoon of cornstarch into a cup of the liquid removed from pan after the meat was cooked and add back to the Instant Pot with meat and enchilada sauce. Thank you for sharing!! If using a frozen roast, how would I need to adjust the cook time? Oh darnit! Thanks for another great one!! 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. I secretly love when the hubs is out of town, I put the kids to bed WAY early and spend the night pampering in myself with dinner, a movie and a pedicure! Thanks for reading ABK, Goodness. Your email address will not be published. Who says eating healthier means you have to give up everything?! Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small dish. In the end, your best bet for tender fall apart meat is either Pork Shoulder, Boneless Pork Ribs or Boston Butt. Si. Im going to try this recipe tonight but I mistakenly got a bone-in shoulder butt pork roast. Thank you. I love my Instagram friends <3 Im going to have to slice and it absorbed no flavor. Yes it really is that fast and simple! I saw you hint at a Kroger substitute but didnt specify which one. Pour 1/3 cup of the juices back onto the pork and toss to combine well. Hello! Oh nothe recipe says the total time is 10 min. Perfect! When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. But turns out fabulous. Or they make, tacos, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas with the pork. This is my go to sweet pork recipe. yahoo!! Im not sure how much. Sometimes at 7 hours its even still a bit tough and then 8 hours and its falling apart. All Rights Reserved. See our disclosure policy. Is there a reason it says prep 10 mins and cook time 10 mins? This pulled pork was amazing! Pour can of Coke, water and garlic salt over pork in the slow cooker. I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too! Pour mixture into bag. I know, I know. Hi Cristi! And this recipe is perfect for a crowd! 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. -Cook onions in a pan with oil until caramelized, add to cooked pork and enchilada sauce. I would totally make this again. At what point in the recipe do you add these vegetables? I missed this because I was doing all the other recipes as well. Thanks! Combine the cola stevia and cherry flavoring in a 12 fl oz (350 mL) glass. Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. Does thefood blogworldreally need another Caf Rio recipe?
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