CAFE RIO SWEET PORK {COPYCAT}

CAFE RIO SWEET PORK {COPYCAT}


PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
4 hours
TOTAL TIME
4 hours 15 mins

3 simple steps to Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home!



Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Step 1

• 2 pounds pork (rib meat or loin)
• ¾ cup diet or zero coke
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Step 2

• 1 cup diet or zero coke
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion salt
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Step 3

• ¾ cup diet or zero coke
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
• 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Place pork in a zip lock bag. Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

Step 2: Add pork to slow cooker and discard marinade. Add coke, water, garlic salt, onion salt, and chili powder. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Drain the slow cooker and shred pork with two forks.

Step 3: Blend coke, brown sugar, chili powder, green chills, and enchilada sauce together in blender. Pour sauce into slow cooker. Cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with rice if desired.

NOTES

*recipe adapted from Creme de la Crumb