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? Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. The pork slow cooks all day, and then at dinnertime, you have an amazing dish to serve to your family. Im having a hard time finding the spice packet. Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! (And Si is one of my favorite imaginary friends on instagramId love to actually meet her. When prepared correctly, it practically melts in your mouth. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. Pour half of the can of soda around the roast in the slow cooker. 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)) Where did you get yours and what part of the grocery store is it in? Use it to top a salad, a burrito, or a taco. Or would you stick to the original recipe you posted of the crockpot version? -Shred pork after cooked and let sit in a ziplock bag overnight with sauce made fresh after pork is cooked. (Thank you to The Sisters Cafe for such an awesome recipe!) 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. The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". Thanks so much! I have not done so, but would use a pot roast or a chuck roast in place of the pork. I did 30 pounds of pork and it went so smoothly and quickly! I need to get myself an instapot and try this! This is my go to sweet pork recipe. Warm in a slow oven or stovetop. This pork is the real deal! Drain the marinade, and sprinkle the pork all over with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Or just the last 2 hours add the mixture? Lets treat others how wed like to be treated . I added a teaspoon or two of Cumin. Si. This was delicious!! There are a lot of Sweet Pork (Cafe Rio Copycat) Recipes out there. Cant wait to try it! Stir to combine. Erica lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Jared, an attorney, and her three beautiful girls. Its perfect in burritos, tacos and salads. So I thought it was a quick dinner. I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. And also Im loving your post about cooking for a crowd, girls camp and such! Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? As far as pork butt/shoulder goes, if its not shred-able, just keep cooking. Check us out on Instagram and be sure to tag us @ohsweetbasil #ohsweetbasil for a chance to be featured! So so good and so easy. Frontera Red Chile with roasted tomato and garlic Enchilada Sauce. Thanks to todays recipe, I can make the delicious sweet pork at home in mycrock pot. Can you please tell me how many this recipe will feed? I found a sauce packet by Frontera. Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No-Bake Banana Pudding), Quinoa salad with edamame, cucumber and avocado, Chili recipes with ground beef and sausage, 2 pounds pork ((we use boneless pork ribs)), 10 ounces red enchilada sauce ((Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work)). We feel like the Cafeo Rio pork, at least the one by us, tastes totally different than it did years ago which is a bummer too. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on a Cafe Rio Salad. I have cooked frozen chicken breasts successfully in the IP, but chicken is a much smaller cut of than a pork roast I suggest letting it thaw and cooking afterward. Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. The sauce will darken and thicken to a thin glaze. And yes, youll use ground oregano. This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on our website. It wont taste as close but you could use Mels recipe, http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/09/red-chile-sauce-chicken-enchiladas.html I get it. Drain marinade and put pork, can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but dont let it get TOO dry) or on low for 8 hours. Si. 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. Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. Thanks! 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. Were not really Coke people, so we used root beer instead. I made this last night for my family and we had Missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! Thanks so much for sharing and for reading ABK! Hi Lindsay, I havent used an instant pot yet, so Im not sure how long you would cook this recipe in it. Put meat back in the slow cooker and add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and cup brown sugar. Your email address will not be published. Absolutely! Move along. -It is important to remember that Instant Pot cooking is not necessarily quick cooking! Otherwise will try again when I have more time. I always have used the old recipe and I used the frontera red Chile enchilada sauce packet and still love how it turns out. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Garlic Black Beans This looks like the perfect dish to prepare for all my hungry helpers. This will definitely be a staple meal in out home! He just loves it. I do have a couple of questions, will this amount of sauce work for 4.5 lbs shoulder/butt, do you buy yours with or without the bone? Thank you so much for your review! Cant wait to see how it all comes together. What brand of enchilada sauce do you prefer? ), Hi Tanya! I need to make this for 20-25 people. We also made your Tomatillo Sauce/Dressing and its perfection. When I first made this I was so happy to see that adobo sauce and marinating the meat werent part of your recipe (Im glad you agree that it doesnt add noticeable extra flavor). The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. enchilada sauce (can) i didnt continue to cook with sauce mixture but Im sure it would make the flavor more deep and perhaps a little thicker maybe? thanks for reading ABK thanks for reading ABK, Becky, If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Or throw it in some enchiladas. But have you noticed that most of them call for Coke or Dr. Pepper? Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. xo Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. I know, I know. I think if I double it there should be enough. Hi! A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! This was amazing! Discard any fat. I have a 7lb pork butt and I dont want to chance it in my instant pot. 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 In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 8 ounces Coca-Cola, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Let us know how it turns out! It was AMAZING! Mix until well combined. We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed this recipe as much as we have. Thanks for checking in on it, Stephanie! If you are wanting to triple the recipe, yes you would triple the amount of soda. One of my favorite dishes to get there is their sweet pork. Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker. If you are short on time, you can skip the marinating step. Your email address will not be published. Im trying to cook this now but only have 3 lbs of meat. Si. Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! Let us know! Does thefood blogworldreally need another Caf Rio recipe? boneless pork (carnitas, shoulder etc). Some things: Wait 30-60 minutes before serving. xo, Hi, which instant pot did you use for this recipe? Goodness. Question: I am making this for girls camp. The only problem is the other six people who live with me hated it. We put ours on top of nachos with homemade guac and queso and fresh pickled jalapeos. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. We are doing a lot of recipe testing to find one. It is wonderful. Glad it was such a hit for you. When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. Ann. Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! Hi Tara! So happy you enjoyed it! Im wanting to make this this weekend and put it on Rumbi-style rice. Cook, covered, for 6 to 7 hours on low heat. Cannot wait to use leftovers in tacos and a salad. Hello March! Good job! Yay Rebecca! xo Permission granted! 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!!!! And they both liked the SAME one. 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. Making this recipe in the Instant Pot is so easy and delicious! Your ingredient list doesnt have the taco sauce on it. Put the lid on and cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 8). 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper. Would I still cook it for 50 mins? 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. Cilantro Lime Rice Im letting you in on all the secrets! Place pork roast inside. One caution, not all cuts of pork work well in this recipe! You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. How many will this serve. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Whisk the enchilada sauce, chopped green chiles, brown sugar and one can of soda together in the Instant Pot. Place roast inside slow cooker. I was just freaking out wondering where my sweet pork recipe went! Hi! Home All Recipes ALL MEALS Dinner Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat). I have had pork butt get tough before, and good results other times even cooking around the same amount of time with about the same size butt! Thanks for asking! . thanks! We like to use the following toppings on our salad: It works great in the Instant Pot too and you can find my Instant Pot Cafe Rio Pork recipe here. Do you serve this as a pulled pork sandwich on a bun or on a tortilla? , And of course I meant CRP not CPK, Thank you so much for your detailed review! A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. I already know what youre thinking. 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!