Ive made this recipe now as its written, and with keto substitutes, and they were both divine!! Whether its from scratch or not, its a recipe. I love using the IP to speed up what used to take hours to cook in a slow cooker or oven. I love it in a burrito or on a salad. What was the other recipe that called for the elusive sauce packet? I was SO tempted to make a taco at almost midnight because it smelled so good as I was finishing it. Ingredients Scale 2 1/4 cups Coke, divided (not diet) 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into quarters 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, divided 1 tsp garlic salt 1 (4 oz) can green chilies 1 (10 oz can) red enchilada sauce Instructions In general, 1 lb of pulled pork will feed 3 people, so you will probably want 30-35 lbs to feed 100 people. (Thank you to The Sisters Cafe for such an awesome recipe!) Theyre smoked jalapeos, but the adobo sauce they come canned in is the magical part. Some unusual ingredients are used to marinate and slow-cook the pork until it is just right. We put ours on top of nachos with homemade guac and queso and fresh pickled jalapeos. Hey Holly! In the end, your best bet for tender fall apart meat is either Pork Shoulder, Boneless Pork Ribs or Boston Butt. thanks for reading ABK Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Would you recommend cooking all of it at once for a longer time, or cutting it into thirds and cooking only one piece for now? Hi Megan, thank you for pointing that out, the cook time should be about and hour and a half. Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. HAVE you ever tried Diet Pepsi for the soda in place of coke or Pepsi? Does. Try Walmart or Smiths for Old El Paso sauce packets. sides, Spinach egg white frittata costco heating instructions. 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). Its a hit at any gathering! Question: I am making this for girls camp. Xo I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. xo To help my sister out for her blessing I offered to do the pork for my mom and was feeling a little nervous but of course this recipe was not only delicious it was simple too! I couldve eaten the meat alone with a fork and left all the toppings!!! Really? Grab a blender and add 8 oz coke, green chilies, red enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Blend for 20 seconds. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. The regular Coke does add a sweetness to it that makes this pork so amazing. Also, should I double the sauce? Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. We have tried a few Cafe Rio Pork recipes because we love it and live in a state where there is, sadly, no Cafe Rio. I strained the meat, but it looks nothing like yours!! Im so excited to try this. thanks! This new IP recipe takes about two hours start to finish, with most of the time spent in the Instant Pot, cooking the meat! Blend until smooth. It goes perfectly in burritos, tacos, salads and so much more. We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed this recipe as much as we have. Pour mixture into bag. An even coating of garlic powder, salt, and pepper should be spread across the pork roast. I think if I double it there should be enough. Pour 1/3 cup of the juices back onto the pork and toss to combine well. Hi Deb, Im sorry to hear that. Cook for another 2 hours covered on low heat. Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos, Your email address will not be published. Hi, which instant pot did you use for this recipe? Meanwhile, in a pot, add the enchilada sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and Coke. Add apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. thanks and let us know if you try the beef! You may substitute beef for this recipe. xo Put the lid on and cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 8). And Im excited to try this new recipe. If you buy lean cuts of pork, your Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork will not taste like Cafe Rios Pork. You could do the same cooking time if you have 4-6 pieces in there or less you should be able to do low for 4 hours. I preferred the finished consistency of the shoulder meat. You can find my full directions on how to make it here. Thanks for your time and talent! Misti. Being critical is mean, but this is not what Id expect on a food blog. Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? Its so yummy! Excellent! Can you say easy? Hope this helps! Or they make, tacos, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas with the pork. It really is better the next day as it sits in the juice or from the freezer. This one is by far my favorite and is almost identical to the sweet pork from Cafe Rio. 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 so much for your review! Prepare a large crock pot by spraying the inside with cooking spray. Is there anyway to use store bought pulled pork to speed up the recipe? I did try the sauce and it is tasty. The only modifications I made were to add some salt and sliced onions. My secrets (and recipes) for getting dinner on the table FAST! xo And if so, how did you re-heat it? By taco seasoning mixes and the Spanish rice. Garlic Black Beans I love the recommendation of using Pork Shoulder or Boneless Pork Rib meat the meat is perfect every time! Oh my gosh, cant thank you enough for perfecting this recipe for the instant pot. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to overnight. A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! Thank you Si for another great recipe! 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. Si. Here is a link to my favorite one, I actually own three of them! Thanks to todays recipe, I can make the delicious sweet pork at home in mycrock pot. The aromatics totally make a difference, but you throw them out after its done cooking. I do love this recipe. Should I take the time to cut it off the bone? This pork is the real deal! Filed under: Dinner, Family Reunion Food, Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, Videos. This pork is SO flavorful! This pulled pork is perfect over salad, rice, tacos, burritos, quesadillas or on a toasted bun. Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! Its personal preference if you want to add them to the sauce. You made my day Rebecca! The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! [Note to judges: this was recipe 1 for all of you that picked the first sweet pork sample as the winner]. Im going to have to try and find that sauce packet!! ), Hi Tanya! I have both a 6 nd 8 quart, I most often use the 6 quart unless Im cooking for a big crowd or cooking two dishes at once in the IP. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but don't let it get TOO dry) or on low for 8 hours. A bit disappointed but its still yummy. That is an awesome idea! Si, - Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (Boston pork butt), pantry Not sure if tripling it will fit in one crock pot, so I would just use two separate crock pots/ slow cookers. Im not sure it would be that good. and it was a huge hit! Thanks so much for sharing and for reading ABK! Two neighbors have texted me today asking for the recipe! Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, Menu Plan Monday #121 - Life In The Lofthouse, Menu Plan Monday #165 - Life In The Lofthouse, Sweet Pork Nachos - Life In The Lofthouse, Light Creamy Tomatillo Dressing - Life In The Lofthouse. Everyone at my family gathering loved it. Just curious if it would make the flavor different. i use a boston butt cut and found it works perfectly. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. Ive seen some other recipes use Coke and I think it would definitely add to the flavor. Discard the liquid from the slow cooker. Thanks so much! Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? 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. I have an 8 quart instant pot. I already know what youre thinking. If the chicken is frozen cook for 13 minutes and then check it should be easy to shred. Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. 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. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! The packet is at walmart in the Mexican food area. Also, just received your cookbook and cant wait to flip through it at lunch! I also love the effect soda has when cooking meat, especially pork. After I cooked up both recipes, I put a taste of each on small plates for our judges. It makes me feel so good to hear how much you love this recipe. This recipe looks delicious! I dont think garlic powder would give the same flavor but you could roast a bulb of garlic and add 2-3 minced cloves into the sauce and that would be closer. Sorry to not get back to you sooner! Thank you. Delicious! I just love that theres a quick version! Be sure to check out all our other tasty Mexican Recipes! Once it finishes and steam is released I drain liquid, shred with two forks, then add the enchilada sauce mixture and just incorporate together until hot. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe 8 hr 15 min Boneless pork ribs, gluten free, coke, brown sugar, green chilies 4.617 Copycat Sweet Pork Recipe {Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker} 2 hr Root beer, pork roast, enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce, dark brown sugar 4.6325 Cafe Rio Sweet Pork 6 hr 50 min Does anyone have a suggestion for recreating the Old El Paso sauce. I love Cafe Rios pulled pork. Thanks! Hi! 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!!!! Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! xo, Im trying to cook this now but only have 3 lbs of meat. Go ahead and make this recipe as written. You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. Years ago, I posted a slow cooker or oven version of Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, along with a complete menu of recipes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Our family doesnt like pork, but we love the beef. Let us know! Thanks for sharing, Krista! Maybe they will work? OHHH, that can be tricky. In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. Have you made this and froze it for use later? Thanks for asking! Once pork is completely cooked, shred up the pork with two forks. Si, Crystal I should have mentioned above, chicken will take way less time. Si. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Enjoy. 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. I dont need to spend 10 bucks for one at Cafe Rio ever again when I can make it so easily at home! Added some lettuce, corn salsa, pico, and cotija cheese and it was so, so good! Hence, 4 out of 5 stars. xo Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. Thank you for this easy recipe! I actually found a sauce packet at Walmart that I made it with, and it was AMAZING!!! If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? I did try the recipe as is and loved it! xo Ive had dozens of readers email and leave comments regarding the at home version of this recipe and reported back huge success in making Cafe Rio Sweet Pork for family reunions, weddings, girls camp, and youth conference gatherings to name a few. Sounds delicious. Ive never heard of this old el paso sauce packet. Blend until smooth. Hi Si you said if you do a frozen pork butt to increase the time to 70-80 minutes, but you also said that was for 4 lbs. Over the years I have read many comments, suggestions and tips for preparing the highly guarded secrets in Cafe Rio recipes, namely the Sweet Pork recipe. Corrected made. xo, Marinade pork for at least 2 hours or overnight in can of coke and 1/4 C brown sugar. How would it taste to make this completely through, and then freeze it? . Alot of prep work but was delicious. Si. 2 cups brown sugar Cook on low for another 1.5 hours. It is unnecessary to cover the roast with it. I think a few are helpful. Rub the dry seasoning all over the pork roast. Hoping to take it on a trip we are going on next week. Bring to a boil and whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Youre probably going to want 12-14 hours in the oven. Hope this helps. Thank you so much for posting this! As far as pork butt/shoulder goes, if its not shred-able, just keep cooking. Combine meat and sauce: Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, along with the sauce mixture. Lets treat others how wed like to be treated . Pour 8 ounces of Coca-Cola ( I used a measuring cup) and water around pork. My family said it tasted just like cafe rio. I dont think there was another recipe that called for it. When time is up, let sit for 15 minutes before releasing the pressure. Help please. Cook for the 6 hours, then an additional 2! If you like a little more spice, try the yellow can. Can i make this in an instapot? boneless pork carnitas, shoulder etc 12 oz Coke 1 can 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 oz. Make sure the lid is set to the Sealing position. Marinate the pork by placing it in a large ziploc bag. Required fields are marked *. Wouldnt you know it, this is now my familys favorite. I havent tried this with frozen pork yet. I have been looking for a new crockpot pork recipe for this weekend! (And Si is one of my favorite imaginary friends on instagramId love to actually meet her. Ive tried it only with the bone and its been great. 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. 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. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. Sweet pork is my favorite meat at Cafe Rio. 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. Ive tried many sweet pork copycats and this one is just spot on. Then the recipe says 45 to cook and 45 NPR. You can't go wrong! So ive been following the steps as i make it and just got to the part that says set timer to 50 min. Where did you get yours and what part of the grocery store is it in? . Si. So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. So they do a fresh flour tortilla, a little cheese, cilantro rice (recipe is on my blog as well as the cafe rio tomatillo dressing), beans of choice, meat, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and the special dressing with crisp tortilla strips. Cafe Rio does marinade the meat but you will still have a delicious meal if you dont. Excited to try this. It was AMAZING! Im sorry! Stir to combine. All of this info was compiled from various butchers and online sources.