Don't drink the crock pot liquid. All of those pics should be pinnable. We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. -Only use pork butt or shoulder. Pour the sauce all over the pork and toss to coat. I love using the IP to speed up what used to take hours to cook in a slow cooker or oven. Cook for 30-60 more minutes. (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!). Cook on low for at least 6-7 hours. Hope that helps! 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. OR you can place the shredded pork, and the remaining ingredients in a large pot on the stove top and heat it until its all warmed through. Si. 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! Si. Get free recipes sent straight to your inbox! I would totally make this again. Filed under: Dinner, Family Reunion Food, Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, Videos. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Our family doesnt like pork, but we love the beef. Oh no! Hi Aubrey, Thanks for this amazing recipe! Thank you! Thanks for reading ABK, So sorry, I asked my comment in a reply on accident. Drain the marinade, and sprinkle the pork all over with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Make sure to marinate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. Just to make sure of our results, I took both cooked recipes to my brother and sister-in-law (who just had a baby! Put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water and garlic salt in slow cooker. For this recipe, count on 2 hours minimum for preparing, pressurizing and then natural release of pressure and removing any fat still attached to meat. The aromatics totally make a difference, but you throw them out after its done cooking. I have about four hours. Hi! Youre probably going to want 12-14 hours in the oven. Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. LOVED this cafe rio pork recipe and got multiple compliments on it- I always tell everyone you are my recipe hero. Hi! xo You may substitute beef for this recipe. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! Is it 10 hours total on low? 3 lbs. Hi Indigo! Taking some of the liquid out if there is too much. 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. Si. boneless pork (carnitas, shoulder etc). Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. Then the recipe says 45 to cook and 45 NPR. 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. Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! The Dr pepper moistens the pork incredibly. I was just freaking out wondering where my sweet pork recipe went! -I only cooked 2 pounds since its just us and a 2 year old. If you are in a hurry, skip this step and omit the oil in the pot. Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the shredded pork. {recipe to follow} This was, in my opinion, the easiest of the recipes. I did 30 pounds of pork and it went so smoothly and quickly! I am one of those people that wont print out a recipe until it meets the mark. You can now make Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home! Thank you! Do you think canned enchilada sauce would work instead of the cooking sauce? I preferred the finished consistency of the shoulder meat. There are many different cuts of pork sold in the grocery store and at big box stores, such as Costco. 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). This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat recipe does much better in the oven as it really brings out the flavor, but a slow cooker will work just fine. Cook the Pork Drain marinade. Are you marinating it in the Coke before you add the spices and brown in the Instant Pot? Thank you Si! Add coke, water, garlic salt, onion salt, and chili powder. That is so exciting! Now I really have a hankering for a Cafe Rio pork salad. Made it today. Wow Bonnie, how lucky are you! My sample batch was with the ribs and I froze that batch ahead of time. Check us out on Instagram and be sure to tag us @ohsweetbasil #ohsweetbasil for a chance to be featured! 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. Cade and Carrian have three children and love to spend time together whether its vacationing or snuggled up on the couch for a good movie. We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed this recipe as much as we have. It literally melts in your mouth. If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Just finished eating this for dinner and I raced to my computer to say: Oh. Turned out fabulous. Id love to know if this turned out well for you! I have not done so, but would use a pot roast or a chuck roast in place of the pork. Place the pork loin in a crock pot and turn on to high heat. Now those are some lucky judges! I was wondering if you could make an Instant Pot variation on this recipe! My hubby doesnt share anything either. During the natural pressure release time, the meat continues to cook with the residual heat in the pot, the pressure is slowly released and the juices stay in the meat instead of escaping out of the pan (or pot). In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper. When you try this recipe, please tell me how you like it. Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) Do you think a 7 pound pork would be enough for a family of 12 adults and seven little kids? Still used 2 cups of water, kept the time the same. Cut off the meat and shred it. Chopped pork. I have actually! I always make a ton of this sweet pork so I can use it in multiple recipes throughout the week, I also find myself snacking on it straight out of the fridge. Each time I visit Utah, a visit to Cafe Rio is required at least once. thanks for reading ABK, If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. Hi Jill, Add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and brown sugar to the crock pot with the reintroduced meat. Yes, the onions will get quite dark, but its ok. Were not really Coke people, so we used root beer instead. Cafe Rio is a popular fast-casual Mexican style restaurant with headquarters in Utah. Im going to have to try and find that sauce packet!! Scoop out the pork from the crock pot and discard the cooking liquid. Pull apart pork with two forks and discard the fat. Any progress on a new recipe? I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Our copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is the real deal. The nearest Cafe Rio is 1200 miles away and we miss it as much as we miss The Mandarine.which is a lot!!! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now! Have you made this and froze it for use later? Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe, Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. We have moved to a state that doesnt have Cafe Rios and needed to recreate it! Just had to say thank you again! This recipe is the most spot on i have ever found. Add the full can of coke, brown sugar and green salsa. . My husband and i moved and miss cafe rio/costa vida so much. Its is good any way, shape or form! I havent tried this with frozen pork yet. Add about a can and a half of coke and about cup of brown sugar. Have you found a good replacement for The Old El Paso cooking sauce packet which is no longer available? If you want to start the meat at 3:00 pm when you leave to start driving carpool, go ahead, the meat will be fine in the Instant Pot for hours. Home All Recipes ALL MEALS Dinner Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat). Would timing and measurements be different? Stir them together until the sugar is dissolved. Im glad you enjoyed the recipe, the IP makes all the difference. God! So glad you like! Youre welcome, Lindsey! You need the regular soda for the sugar in it)). Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. It makes me feel so good to hear how much you love this recipe. Si. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Cook time should state 10 hrs and not 8. kinda confusing :/ maybe its showing up weird in my phone. I made this for my daughter and I for a twist on regular tacos. I saw you hint at a Kroger substitute but didnt specify which one. Sometimes at 7 hours its even still a bit tough and then 8 hours and its falling apart. While it isnt spot on (I think it would be very hard to get it right), it is very tasty. Hi what kind of old el paso like an envelope or bottle? Sprinkle the pork with the garlic powder and roast in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours. Thank you. Its delicious! Yes, I have a slow cooker or oven version of this recipe as well! A bit disappointed but its still yummy. You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. Here, you can pin off of this link, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686939072946/, Ive gone to three grocery stores and cant find el paso sauce packet WITH roasted garlic. Remove meat and shred. 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. Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. I have a 7lb pork butt and I dont want to chance it in my instant pot. If the chicken is fresh or thawed it takes about 6 minutes both of these times are on high or manual pressure. The yellow can said hot and I was a little scared hesitant to try it. Cant wait to make it. Is there any way to fix that? About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. I love my Instagram friends <3 Thanks. Im wanting to make this this weekend and put it on Rumbi-style rice. Let us know! That is an awesome idea! Every time I eat it, its like a warm homey feeling comes over me. Kamie, I had my doubts because the ingredients seem so random, but we love this recipe and have done it with and without marinade several times. It wont taste as close but you could use Mels recipe, http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/09/red-chile-sauce-chicken-enchiladas.html -Only use pork butt or shoulder. Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni (see section below) in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. Step 2: Add pork to slow cooker and discard marinade. Receive recipes straight to your inbox and be the first for new content! We just tried this and it was AMAZING! Appreciate it;). Cook the pork in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Absolutely delicious!! xo Place pork shoulder or butt in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup each of Dr. Pepper and water over the meat. Its a fun series of futuristic fairy tale stories with a twist Cook the shredded pork in the crockpot with the sauce for 2 hours on low. Thank you! In a small bowl, combine remaining can of Coke, can of chiles, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. I recommend using a large, marbled boneless pork roast like pork shoulder, pork butt or pork carnitas. Si, I dont believe Sirloin pork is fatty enough to achieve a shredded finished product I highly recommend either pork shoulder or butt! I would wait to put the sauce on until you are ready to serve it. It looks so delicious! In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 8 ounces Coca-Cola, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. 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. Si. Ive tried another Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe, and yours definitely tastes more like the real deal!! Would this be good to eat on slidder rolls for a picnic? Im feeding 5 men tomorrow and was hoping to freeze the extra cooked meat, but now Im worried I wont be able to get 9lbs cooked to fork tender. Blend until smooth. For kids, Id recommend 1/3 lb per person if they are young. Thanks for passing on the recipe. This looks so good! Hi Deb, Im sorry to hear that. (so 8 hours total) . You do not need to change the cooking time. first taste before i put it away was tip top, best pulled pork ive ever made I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? Marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight. REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREEOh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTERAND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY! Si. Ill have to try chicken next time. that all work together. Oh, I wish you did! 3. SO GOOD! I couldnt find the old elpaso sauce packets so I ended up using a 10oz can of red enchilada sauce and adding an entire small head of crushed garlic to it. This is by far the best sweet pork recipe! Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! I am anxious to try this recipe since we love their pork : ). Made the recipe as directed, rolled it up into a burrito, covered it with some salsa verse and cheesebam. Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. I love seeing what you made. ), but occasionally Ill get the quesadilla because its gooey. So delicious- this recipe is a keeper! This looks like the perfect dish to prepare for all my hungry helpers. We found it right by the refried beans and cans of enchilada sauce. Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally different than cooking in a slow cooker. In fact, I pinned it to make sure. Sounds delicious. Remove the lid, turn the heat up to high and cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce is . 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.