This is my favorite cafe rio pork recipe. Home All Recipes ALL MEALS Dinner Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat). This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is full of delicious sweet flavor. I would love to pin this, but there is no image associated with it, so it wont let me pin the recipe. 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. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. I love anything and everything with root beer.and now youve made pulled pork with it. 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). Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. So Ive beenexperimenting withdifferent versions and this one is the one we feel tastes closest to the real thing. If I use a 7-8lb shoulder, how long do you think I should cook it? Hi Anita, Do you live around a Kroger? I try to keep recipes as simple and easy as they can be. 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. Cook for 30-60 more minutes. xo Well, this one got printed out right after dinner! How do you make the dressing/sauce that is on top? 3- Cover and secure the lid, and set valve to seal. 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. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. 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. Copyright 2013-2019 Sunshine In My Pocket. I better run over today! About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. Would I be able to reduce the amount of cooking time in that case? I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. I am getting windy, but the Instant Pot version of CRP is amazing. Si. The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". We love your recipes and your website! Its in a yellow liquid sauce packet. In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. I was definitely skeptical about adding that much sugar but it came out about perfect. Is there a reason it says prep 10 mins and cook time 10 mins? We've perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! Thank you so much for this recipe!! Si. xo I need to feed 100 hungry lacrosse players after practice next Thursday and want to have enough! My sample batch was with the ribs and I froze that batch ahead of time. ITs still really sweet and delicious. Or they make, tacos, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas with the pork. The recipe for the spice rub was a bonus, flavoring the pork beautifully. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on a Cafe Rio Salad. 2 cups brown sugar . Taste and adjust salt, if needed. Hope this helps! I definitely saving this one! I think if I double it there should be enough. We dont have Caf Rio where I am, so I have nothing to compare to, but it sounds like a great combo. Si. 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! Sorry about the confusion. I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. This pork look so saucy and delicious! But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). Arrange the carrots, celery, onions, and bay leaves around the pork, or place in a square of cheesecloth (the traditional way), pull up the corners and tie it shut with a string. Place pork roast inside. How long did you pressure cook it for? Ive had readers tell me they didnt get the desired finished product when making Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. xo Turn the roast over and use the other half of the seasoning mixture to do the same on the other side. Cafe Rio is a Utah based restaurant which has now spread into other states. Can I sub beef for this or do you have the cafe rio shredded beef recipe? Set the uncovered pork butt in the oven and bake for 12 hours. I love making meals in the crock pot and this is no exception. -I made it the night before so it could sit in the sauce overnight. Making this recipe in the Instant Pot is so easy and delicious! xo xo YESSS! I agree the IP version is my favorite and I also love using the shoulder cut. Thank you so much for posting this! I did 30 pounds of pork and it went so smoothly and quickly! Hi Kate, it should be the same cooking time even with the bone in. Lucky! 3, Have you made our easy Shoyu Ramen? This is my go to sweet pork recipe. It is a family favorite for sure! I like Old El Paso! xo Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Pour mixture into bag. Is there anyway to use store bought pulled pork to speed up the recipe? When you try this recipe, please tell me how you like it. But turns out fabulous. Si. I made this for my daughter and I for a twist on regular tacos. 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. If you do try this recipe, be sure to try their Garlic Black Beans as wellso good! We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. Can you say easy? ! Jared, We love, love, love this recipe! Si. Si, Crystal I should have mentioned above, chicken will take way less time. The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! The IP tends to release a higher volume of liquid from ingredient in the pot, which can dilute sauces. Thank you. I always have used the old recipe and I used the frontera red Chile enchilada sauce packet and still love how it turns out. I have always marinated my pork the night before or for at least a couple hours, but if you forget or just dont have time go ahead and cook it without marinading it. Spring is right around the corner! Thanks! Love your blog:). If the chicken is fresh or thawed it takes about 6 minutes both of these times are on high or manual pressure. I am doubling the recipe. I cant believe it either. 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!!!! OHHH, that can be tricky. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. Thank you! Definitely a new go to!! I found a sauce packet by Frontera. Place pork in a baking dish and pour 8 ounces of Coca-Cola and water over it (I used a measuring cup). Thanks for sharing this, I cant wait to try it! In the recipe, It states to place the shredded the pork with the sauce and additional 2 hours on the crock pot. sides, Spinach egg white frittata costco heating instructions. Weve fed 8 just fine with it but you could always double it and have leftovers! Really? Si. I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! Si. Enjoy your girls camp! So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. Absolutely! Hope that helps! Beyond the world of recipes, she loves adventuring with everything from kayaking, to cruising, to snowboarding and taking the family along for the thrill ride. Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally different than cooking in a slow cooker. Im guessing when making the sauce? Sprinkle the pork with the garlic powder and roast in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours. . Keep warm until serving. Im glad you can make sweet pork any time you need a Cafe Rio fix. All of those pics should be pinnable. This cafe rio pork recipe is my absolutely favorite. Thanks for passing on the recipe. I m making it again today. My neighborhood would go crazy without one. I cant find that sauce packet. Looking forward to making this. Could I pull this off w/the normal sauce packet and then add garlic powder? It does add more flavor to the meat, but it will still turn out great. serving of pork contains 4.5 g of fat, with 1.5 g of saturated fat. Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. Cafe Rio is a popular fast-casual Mexican style restaurant with headquarters in Utah. Go goo goo for gooey with that one! Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. 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! If you are in a hurry, skip this step and omit the oil in the pot. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. 12 servings Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 6 hours 40 minutes Total: 6 hours 50 minutes Rate Recipe Ingredients 3 lbs. Hi Cristi, How do you serve this pork? Im wanting to make this for a group of 20-25 people. This unique cookbook guides the way through every step, including meal lists and easy-to-follow recipes, and features dollops of heartwarming family stories. xo Try this Creamy Cilantro Dressing to pour over the top. Si. 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? Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! 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. it is super yummy. Thank you! Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! Place 3 tablespoons spice mix in a large gallon size Ziplock bag. And yes, youll use ground oregano. It actually acts as a meat tenderizer in the recipe so dont leave it out. . I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? Sothis recipe is sugar, pre-packaged sauce, and meat. Mix until well combined. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ONFACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST|TWITTERFOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES. Si. I worked at cafe rio and they boil the pork roasts in the coke unthen put the sugar and enchilada sauce in a bag until it is served on the line ..yours looks good but not the same. Im wondering if it will works or if I need to go to the store! They crave Cafe Rio! We like to eat it with a tortilla on a plate then topped with lettuce, black beans, rice and cilantro ranch dressing! And this recipe is perfect for a crowd! Carefully remove the lid from the pot when all of the pressure is released. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. Receive recipes straight to your inbox and be the first for new content! Hi Aubrey, Krista, Take the pork out of the crock pot once it's finished cooking and place it on a cutting board. God! Discard the liquid from the slow cooker. Place pork shoulder or butt in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup each of Dr. Pepper and water over the meat. Or throw it in some enchiladas. Thanks for all the work you put in to figure this out for the instant pot! Allow to cool for a few minutes. You just mix together all four ingredients (yes, only four ingredients! He just loves it. So there you have a couple of the BEST cola-free Sweet Pork Recipes! Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! This was super yummy! Thanks for the recipe! I made this last night for my family and we had Missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! You can find my full directions on how to make it here. Hey Mindy! Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. Being a mother of 5, I love the simplicity and still great taste of it! 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. Id love your suggestions. My husband doesnt like sweet sauces so I pulled some meat out for him to make carnitas and even that was fantastic. We recently moved ro an area where we no longer have quick access to cafe rio (our fave). Turn the setting to Manual or High Pressure and set the timer for 50 minutes. Not only that this pork sounds deeelicious, I absolutely LOVE that serving bowl! (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!). Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! Mine needed more time in the pressure cooker, but that was an easy fix. You can also use the meat in tacos, enchiladas or burritos. Cut off the meat and shred it. You do not need to change the cooking time. Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. I love Cafe Rio sweet pork, so I will definitely try this. Don't drink the crock pot liquid. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Ive tried a couple other times to make this and this was by far closest to Cafe Rio. It was absolutely phenomenal!!! Mix the sauce into the shredded pork to thoroughly coat it. A big fat huge YES because this Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is phenomenal, and I dont throw that word around too much. took the tip to let it sit overnight, so i am excited to try it tonight for dinner! Do you mean a 12 oz can or a 16.9 oz bottle? (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work). Las Palmas brand used at Cafe Rio. I need guidance. Enjoy. I get it. Im eating it right now for the third day in a row, still in awe at how delicious it is. Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! Just halved all ingredients for the sauce after it cooked. We love to eat this dish when we are at our cabin. :o). Your email address will not be published. well be making it all the time for my family hope to find more good recipes with you. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. I love my Instagram friends <3 Cilantro Lime Rice Cook the Pork Drain marinade. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner. Just made this today and no one in my family could wait a day to let it set. 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. We Dont have Cafe Rio in Michigan. I love the pork dont get me wrong, but I have a ton of frozen chicken I need to use and Ive been craving the sweet pork so Im hoping I can still get the flavor and use up the chicken (we are moving in a few weeks so Im trying to use up our food)! I love that! We will definitely look into that! Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Thank you Si! I recommend using a large, marbled boneless pork roast like pork shoulder, pork butt or pork carnitas. xo Here is the old recipe: Si. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. Thank you for bringing that to my attention! How to cook . This is by far the best sweet pork recipe! Oh, I wish you did! Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. Thanks! 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. It goes perfectly in burritos, tacos, salads and so much more. When time is up, let sit for 15 minutes before releasing the pressure. Some say Dr. Pepper. Not quite the same as Cafe Rio, but Ill definitely make it again! xo Our copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is the real deal. If Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is your family favorite, youre going to love this recipe! Thanks to todays recipe, I can make the delicious sweet pork at home in mycrock pot. How much of the mix do I add for this recipe if it makes more than I need? Who says eating healthier means you have to give up everything?! Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. Im with you Natalie! Its a tender pulled pork recipe with a coke or dr pepper sauce that Utah loves! We put ours on top of nachos with homemade guac and queso and fresh pickled jalapeos. Si. Im going to have to slice and it absorbed no flavor. But I maybe missed this, but when do you put the brown sugar in? I experimented with pork loin, Boston butt and pork shoulder for Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. boneless pork carnitas, shoulder etc 12 oz Coke 1 can 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 oz. I love this recipe and cant find any sauce either. Hi Cristi! Mix the remaining 8 ounces of Coca-Cola, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and brown sugar in a blender or food processor. Cilantro Lime Dressing, Oh. Brown sugar should be included in step 11 yes? i use a boston butt cut and found it works perfectly. If you turn the crock pot on high and heat it for another 30 to 45 minutes it should be good to go! In general, 1 lb of pulled pork will feed 3 people, so you will probably want 30-35 lbs to feed 100 people. xo, Cafe Rio does marinade the meat but you will still have a delicious meal if you dont. (so 8 hours total) . This post may contain affiliate links. I have a 5 pound, bone-in pork shoulder. When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. I knew there was a reason we get along. To the slow cooker, add in the garlic, onion, chili powder, water and cola. That extra 1 to 2 hours after shredding the pork and pouring in the remaining ingredients is just meant to heat it all up together. Add about a can and a half of coke and about cup of brown sugar. I would totally make this again. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. Sorry Christine, but thanks for trying it. I will update that ASAP, thank you for letting me know. you can use any flavor you want but we usually stick with roasted garlic or tomato as the other is a little spicy for the kids. I do have one question though, how much taco sauce do you use? I cook all the vegetables with the pork because it adds a really nice flavor, but I only use the onions in the sauce. The at home version of Cafe Rio recipes includes: sweet pork, black beans, cilantro lime rice, pico, guac, and of course the most important part of the meal, the dressing! Step 1: Place pork in a zip lock bag. Sounds yummy. Remove the roast onto a cutting board. Instructions . Hi! A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. Drain marinade and discard. Thanks for sharing a keeper. Si.
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