You might enjoy Cinder. Si. Allow to cool for a few minutes. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Si. thanks! 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. Cook for the 6 hours, then an additional 2! This looks so good! In this recipe 45 minutes of natural release time is needed. I love it in a burrito or on a salad. Si. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. The best imitation of the caf rio pork recipe Ive tried! I am doing a frozen 7 lb roast should I increase the cooking time? The fat will need to be removed and discarded.-I use both homemade and canned red enchilada sauce for this recipe. Si. This process can't be rushed! Really? Youll have to try ours and see how it compares in taste! So there you have a couple of the BEST cola-free Sweet Pork Recipes! Pour 1/3 cup of the juices back onto the pork and toss to combine well. Carole, LOVED this cafe rio pork recipe and got multiple compliments on it- I always tell everyone you are my recipe hero. Place the pork loin in a crock pot and turn on to high heat. Do you live around a Kroger? The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! Definitely a new go to!! Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. I strained the meat, but it looks nothing like yours!! I do love this recipe. I try to keep recipes as simple and easy as they can be. Is the 2c brown sugar packed or unpacked? It was all delicious!! Im eating it right now for the third day in a row, still in awe at how delicious it is. Or throw it in some enchiladas. 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. 2- Cut pork roast into quarters and add to the Instant Pot. Thanks for ALL of your great Cafe Rio copycat recipes, Si! Seriously! And thank you! This one has a small hint of a spicy kick to it (probably from the enchilada sauce) that was delicious, and this one was definitely quite a bit sweeter than the other. Theyre smoked jalapeos, but the adobo sauce they come canned in is the magical part. Serve pork in burritos, salads and tacos! Thanks for asking and for reading ABK! 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. xo Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. Ive had readers tell me they didnt get the desired finished product when making Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. Add the pork to your slow cooker, and discard the marinade. Here is the Sweet Pork Recipe that was a favorite among 50% of the judges! Thats one of the secrets to this Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe. Discard any large pieces of fat and then shred. A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe its fabulous I live down the street from the Cafe Rio and I eat there all the time. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. Easy recipes for quick and delicious homemade meals! It literally melts in your mouth. xo just a thought for those trying to watch their sugar intake. The IP tends to release a higher volume of liquid from ingredient in the pot, which can dilute sauces. My family LOVES your Caf Rio Chicken. Oh, I already know I am going to love this week over here!! Use this pork to make giant burritos smothered with Cilantro-Tomatillo Dressing, or an amazing pork salad. Mix until well combined. Oops! Please share below and rate the recipe after youve given it a try! When you try this recipe, please tell me how you like it. Just had to say thank you again! , And of course I meant CRP not CPK, Thank you so much for your detailed review! Maybe 5 minutes longer? I like Old El Paso! Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. It is so yummy! Please see disclosure policy here. Merely arrange everything in the dish with the pork and get rid of it after baking. Required fields are marked *. It is great as a salad, burrito, or nachos. Definitely try this out. 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. Mariel, Sarah, 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? A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. My preference is Pork Shoulder or Boneless Pork Rib meat! Be sure to share a picture and tag, Chocolate Sheet Cake for Two {Texas Sheet Cake}. My neighborhood would go crazy without one. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. All of the recipes are linked below. Looking forward to making this. 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. Hello All, I'm looking to smoke a Pork Butt for sweet pulled pork using the Caf Rio Pulled Pork recipe using Coke or Dr Pepper as the flavor. Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. Absolutely! It is a bundle of aromatic herbs and sometimes vegetables that are used to enhance the flavor of soups, stews, stocks, poaching liquids and even braised dishes. 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! Christine, Thank you for this recipe! tastes amazing leftover too!!!! In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. ). The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! You need the regular soda for the sugar in it)). Cook on high for 3-4 hours (or until the meat shreds easily) or on low for 8 hours. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner. It is heaven! Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Sweet and succulent pork, perfect for your go-to Mexican dish. Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the shredded pork. The great thing about these recipes is: you put all the ingredients in the crock pot to cook all day (easy! Here is the link to the cilantro-tomatillo dressing, but there are also links to my guacamole, black beans, rice and pico. (It does not need to cover roast) Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, salt and pepper. Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! Si. -I made it the night before so it could sit in the sauce overnight. If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. Thanks! When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. Turn the setting to Manual or High Pressure and set the timer for 50 minutes. Thank you so much for posting this! Thank you! Id love your suggestions. Tips and Secrets for perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork! 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. This was absolutely perfect! thanks and let us know if you try the beef! 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. Si, Is there any particular sauce you recommend? Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. So the recipe as is feeds 6-8 people. My husband is leaving in 1.5 hours , But btw i love all of your recipes. Si. Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. Peach Mango Salsa Your email address will not be published. Scoop out the pork from the crock pot and discard the cooking liquid. Serve on top of tortilla chips, tortillas, or a bed of rice. Si. How long should i cook it? 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. Just to make sure of our results, I took both cooked recipes to my brother and sister-in-law (who just had a baby! My husband and i moved and miss cafe rio/costa vida so much. What brand of enchilada sauce do you prefer? Wedge the bundle next to an end of the pork. In the comments,someone asks for a substitute for the sauce package. 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? For kids, Id recommend 1/3 lb per person if they are young. How to make Shredded Sweet Pork (CopyCat Cafe Rio): Cut the roast into large chunks of pork. We have a smaller group, of about 30. A little more Coke can be added if it seems too thick. It was a TIE. Im so glad it turned out well for you and thanks for sharing. 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. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano. The only problem is the other six people who live with me hated it. Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) Perfect! Si, Does this spice mix make the amount one would need to make this recipe, or does it make more? EVER. If you are short on time, you can skip the marinating step. Chicken breast cooks a lot faster than the pork, so you dont want to over cook it. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? 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 Si. xo, Si. Whether its from scratch or not, its a recipe. Notes Freezing: this cooked pork freezes amazing well. Thanks for reading ABK, Rub the dry seasoning all over the pork roast. 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. Thanks for posting the recipe. Does anyone have a suggestion for recreating the Old El Paso sauce. I followed the recipe to a T, also making the ABK homemade menudo dry rub and the ABK Homemade Enchilada Sauce for the simmering meat. well be making it all the time for my family hope to find more good recipes with you. Cant wait to try your recipe. Goodness. With this recipe, you can now have the amazing taste of Cafe Rio Pork at home all you need is a few simple ingredients and a crock pot. Hi! Blend until smooth. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. I love the copycat cafe rio recipes. Take the pork out of the slow cooker and place it on the chopping board. This recipe will serve 8-10 people. It might be overcooked a little. If you buy lean cuts of pork, your Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork will not taste like Cafe Rios Pork. Ive read those books and enjoyed them except for the ending of the Giver. Hi! 16 ounces Coca-Cola soda, divided (( do not use diet soda. 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. Hi Allison, if youre using a 4 lb roast, I would set the pressure time for 70-80 minutes. Required fields are marked *. Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Place the meat in a warming oven with tin foil over it until ready to use or for at least 20 minutes to let the meat soak up the sauce a bit. Double one of the recipes and the make one single recipe in the other.