Heat just until sauce boils and the meat is heated through, then turn the setting to keep warm mode. I love the copycat cafe rio recipes. [Note to judges: this was recipe 1 for all of you that picked the first sweet pork sample as the winner]. Id love to know if this turned out well for you! Pork Tacos today, Pork Salad tomorrow! xo to try out. Add the full can of coke, brown sugar and green salsa. If you want a true copycat of Cafe Rio sweet pork, you have to use a bone in pork shoulder/butt with a nice fat pad on top. I have another request if possible. Absolutely! xo i made this yesterday! So delicious- this recipe is a keeper! ), add on top of the pork roast, cook it up all day, take out the pork and shred it up, and add back in some of the sauce (not all of it.it makes a lot of sauce!) Its a little scary making a meal for a group when youve never tried the recipe before! Keep warm until serving. Do you have a good suggestion to replace the sauce packet since they arent sold anymore? I am SO excited to try this recipe. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. How long did you pressure cook it for? Serve pork in burritos, salads and tacos! 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. {recipe to follow} This was, in my opinion, the easiest of the recipes. Spray inside of a large crock pot with cooking spray. This post may contain affiliate links. I have never tried it with Diet coke. 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)). 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper. I definitely saving this one! Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. Chopped pork. We have spent YEARS, much like we did for the perfect Melt in Your Mouth Buttermilk Pancakes and The Very Best Banana Bread, searching out exactly how this pork is made. No need to increase sauce amount. 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. My family LOVES your Caf Rio Chicken. They have pics on their website so you can see it there. It was a TIE. xo Thank you!! I knew there was a reason we get along. Thank you so much for posting this! Prepare a large crock pot by spraying the inside with cooking spray. 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. Can you say easy? Si. Blend until smooth. Set it and forget itthats why we love that slow cooker! Add coke, water, garlic salt, onion salt, and chili powder. [ Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one] *Recipe here [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:10] Thanks so much! My. Thanks what flavor is the el paso liquid ? Finally got around to making this in the crockpot yesterday. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. I didnt have root beer so I used Dr. Pepper, also I added a little more brown sugar but I like things very sweet. Merely arrange everything in the dish with the pork and get rid of it after baking. . Notes Freezing: this cooked pork freezes amazing well. Thanks! Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. How to make Caf Rio sweet pork in 15 minutes! I make this so often and it is now the ONLY way i make sweet pork! I tried several different cook times, from 30-75 minutes. Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos, Your email address will not be published. Shred pork. Or throw it in some enchiladas. How to make Shredded Sweet Pork (CopyCat Cafe Rio): Cut the roast into large chunks of pork. In a medium sized saute pan on medium high heat add all your ingredients. In fact, I pinned it to make sure. My secrets (and recipes) for getting dinner on the table FAST! Two neighbors have texted me today asking for the recipe! thanks and let us know if you try the beef! If you are trying to lose weight, pork is a better choice than beef, because pork is lower in calories. Thanks to todays recipe, I can make the delicious sweet pork at home in mycrock pot. I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. Added some lettuce, corn salsa, pico, and cotija cheese and it was so, so good! 2c packed is too sweet so I used 1.5c. Try Walmart or Smiths for Old El Paso sauce packets. (sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this). We also used coke, the red enchilada sauce that we made, onions and carrots, sugar and butter. Wonder what the Coke does? 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? Doing a slow roast on the pork with a spice mixture, those root veggies and preparing the sauce separate makes for an identical result. Hey Holly! Here is the old recipe: Cook the shredded pork in the crockpot with the sauce for 2 hours on low. Turned out fabulous. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Si. Also, the sauce is actually called roasted garlic and chile or something like that. The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. Thats cheaper than I got mine. Im hoping to serve 8 people. (Roast can be omitted.) I love Cafe Rios pulled pork. The extra two hours gives the shredded meat a chance to soak up more of the marinade. I need guidance. Would not recommend. 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? Shred meat with a fork. Yes, I have a slow cooker or oven version of this recipe as well! I love anything and everything with root beer.and now youve made pulled pork with it. Yes it really is that fast and simple! I just asked about the spice mix being the right amount for the recipe or if it makes more. I havent tried the old elpaso version, but this is very close to the cafe rio flavor. Would timing and measurements be different? 2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork ribs) 36 ounces Coke (3 soda cans) NOT diet 1/4 cup brown sugar dash garlic salt 1/4 cup water 1 can diced green chilies 10 ounces red enchilada sauce (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work) 1 cup brown sugar Instructions Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Thank you for bringing that to my attention! I have an 8 quart instant pot. Hi Cristi! Im so excited to make this. I love the pork Barbacoa burrito and have not been able to recreate it or find some thing close to it here in Texas until this recipe thank you for posting this. Hi Cristi, -Shred pork after cooked and let sit in a ziplock bag overnight with sauce made fresh after pork is cooked. I would wait to put the sauce on until you are ready to serve it. Si. Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. Si. Stir to combine. It is spot on! Si. 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. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Hope that helps! Help please. Si, Does this spice mix make the amount one would need to make this recipe, or does it make more? Hi Kate, it should be the same cooking time even with the bone in. Im fairly certain the carbonation is what breaks down the meat and tenderizes, but the sugar adds sweetness. This pulled pork was amazing! How long should i cook it? Marinade for a few hours or overnight, shaking once or twice during the marinating. Thanks. Its red chile enchilada sauce with roasted tomato and garlic. 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! Cook again. Place 3 tablespoons spice mix in a large gallon size Ziplock bag. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. Sautd a 6.5# pork shoulder on all sides and cooked for 52 min + 50 min natural release and it was still not cooked all the way through, which left the meat tough and not able to be shredded. 3, Have you made our easy Shoyu Ramen? Remove the remaining juice from the pan and place in a small bowl. Si. 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. Cut off the meat and shred it. I know Ive posted about a few copycat recipes from Cafe Rio like the cilantro lime rice, Creamy tomatillo Cilantro Ranch and slow cookerCafe Rio chicken, but this recipe is so dead on I had no choice but to post. Las Palmas brand used at Cafe Rio. Cafe Rio is a popular fast-casual Mexican style restaurant with headquarters in Utah. No Cafe Rio?!! serving of pork contains 4.5 g of fat, with 1.5 g of saturated fat. Thank you. Thats so odd. 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. Heres the definition of recipe: a set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish: a recipe for a cake. I followed the recipe exactly and soooo good! There are many different cuts of pork sold in the grocery store and at big box stores, such as Costco. Not quite the same as Cafe Rio, but Ill definitely make it again! The IP takes away much of the time normally spent in the slow cooking process, but remember the pot needs to come up to pressure, and the process takes a bit of time. Thirty minutes did not give the meat enough time to tenderize while 75 was too long. I do not live near any Kroger stores. Mariel, I like Old El Paso! Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. It really is better the next day as it sits in the juice or from the freezer. How many will this serve. Im wanting to make this this weekend and put it on Rumbi-style rice. I cant find that sauce packet. A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. I researched a lot of different recipes on the internet and Im glad I went with yours turns out its the best thanks again. The regular Coke does add a sweetness to it that makes this pork so amazing. 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. boneless pork (carnitas, shoulder etc) 12 oz Coke (1 can) 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 oz. By taco seasoning mixes and the Spanish rice. Hope this helps . I tried the recipe with both boneless pork ribs and boneless pork shoulder. Id love your suggestions. So if you are cooking a 7 lb roast, about 3.5-4 lbs of meat left if using a pork butt or shoulder. I am a homebody and especially love a night to myself to putter in the kitchen with a glass of wine. Fresh cooked tortillas Hence, 4 out of 5 stars. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? My son took some left-overs back to college with him and texted me to let me know that everyone loved it there as well. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. It was all delicious!! Toss into your preferred salad or burrito! xo Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. Combine a can and a half of Coke with about a quarter cup of brown sugar. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. thanks for reading ABK You may substitute beef for this recipe. Thanks for posting the recipe. Put pork, can of Coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Si, This may seem like a dumb question, but could you also use this recipe with chicken? Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork and place in a 9x13" pan, fat pad facing up. This will definitely be a staple meal in out home! I love seeing what you made. . Hi Aubrey, In the end, your best bet for tender fall apart meat is either Pork Shoulder, Boneless Pork Ribs or Boston Butt. When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. Thank you so much! Thanks for reading ABK, thanks for reading ABK, I think you need the sweetness of regular soda for this recipe. thank you si!!! And I think you will have enough sauce for an 8 lb roast. Turn the roast over and use the other half of the seasoning mixture to do the same on the other side. There are a lot of Sweet Pork (Cafe Rio Copycat) Recipes out there. The great thing about these recipes is: you put all the ingredients in the crock pot to cook all day (easy! (And Si is one of my favorite imaginary friends on instagramId love to actually meet her. Im actually so excited about this that Im going to make it as a crockpot freezer meal for my freezer exchange group, too! And youll wonder why. 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). Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the shredded pork. xo, Each time I visit Utah, a visit to Cafe Rio is required at least once. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Hi! Hey Mindy! Should I take the time to cut it off the bone? Would it effect the cooking time if I left the bone in? Where did you get yours and what part of the grocery store is it in? I always hope my replies are seen, but Im never sure as spam loves to take my emails. That would be amazing! Good job! No taco sauce needed! Carole, Add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and brown sugar to the crock pot with the reintroduced meat. I love making meals in the crock pot and this is no exception. Youll have to try ours and see how it compares in taste! 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 -I only cooked 2 pounds since its just us and a 2 year old. Place the pork, cup brown sugar and one can of Coke in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Looks incredible, Carrian! I did try the recipe as is and loved it! I have not done so, but would use a pot roast or a chuck roast in place of the pork. About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. He, Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Sweet Cinnamon Butter! Its not listed in the ingredients. Could I pull this off w/the normal sauce packet and then add garlic powder? I made this for Sunday dinner and it was huge hit! haha, at least Im not the only one dealing with a non-sharer. When cool enough, pull any remaining visible fat off of meat and set aside. Hi Melissa, We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed this recipe as much as we have. Hi! Tips and Secrets for perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork! The longer the better. I made this after reading all of the reviews and it was a hit. It is so tricky to recreate! Let me know how this recipe turned out for you. Si, My butcher wouldnt cut the bone out of the shoulder for me, should I put it in the insta pot with the bone and pull the bone off after or cut it off the bone before, Step 7 needs to be fixed to say naturally not manually., KK, THANK YOU for pointing that out! Mix the Sauce packet, brown sugar and pop and bring to a simmer over medium high heat until thickened a little. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Thats one of the secrets to this Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe. Taking some of the liquid out if there is too much. I cant believe it either. At what point in the recipe do you add these vegetables? ), then just shred up the meat and add in the sauce. Hi Anita, Here is the link to the cilantro-tomatillo dressing, but there are also links to my guacamole, black beans, rice and pico. Many pressure cooking experts agree that releasing the pressure manually (turning the pressure valve to release) will cause the meat to be tough. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved spices, red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chiles and green salsa/enchilada sauce and stir/toss to combine. If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little. I figured some butts/shoulders were just tougher. I love Cafe Rio! Home All Recipes ALL MEALS Dinner Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat). Si. In a small bowl, combine remaining can of Coke, can of chiles, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. That is an awesome idea! Our favorite way to enjoy it is on a Cafe Rio Salad. I am doubling the recipe. My family loves it! No words can describe how happy my family is. Im constantly tweaking this recipe too!Tandie, Yes, you can use a beef roast instead of the pork! The pork cooks for a long time in the slow cooker which makes the meat tender and easy to shred. Si. yay!) Thank you so much. Sorry Christine, but thanks for trying it. . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Has anyone tried making it with rootbeer? I have updated the total time to include the extra cook time and the marinating time. 2. An even coating of garlic powder, salt, and pepper should be spread across the pork roast. I hope you all enjoy. Si. We originally shared this recipe back in 2007, and it has been the most popular Cafe Rio copycat recipe on the internet! Set the manual/pressure cook button for 60 minutes. Maybe they will give me a hint. Can I sub beef for this or do you have the cafe rio shredded beef recipe? It doesnt taste like cafe rio pork at all. I make LOTS when I make it and freeze ittastes just as good when thawed! Maybe 5 minutes longer? In a small bowl, mix about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Thank you so much! I ordered my groceries online (including the pork roast) and when I got home from picking them up, I found a 20 pound roast! Instructions. Si, Hi there! Thank you! The finished consistency of the frozen recipe was not nearly as good (obviously) as the fresh made night before and day of batches. xo, I am likely the only person in the world that couldnt get this to work for me. 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. So happy you enjoyed it! Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. 1 week ago wikihow.com Show details . Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is an updated version of my original recipe made in the oven or slow cooker, which takes up to 12 hours to cook. cafe rio dressing, copycat recipe, sweet pork, natural pressure release and preparing meat after cooked, butt or boneless pork rib meat*, cut into large chunks, large visible chunks of fat removed, or make your own (see post for instructions). Shred and toss well in sauce. . I do love this recipe. I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! Pour 8 ounces of Coca-Cola ( I used a measuring cup) and water around pork. It always turns out tender and moist. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates. My family said it tasted just like cafe rio. -Thicken sauce with cornstarch after cooked. I made this last night for my family and we had missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. After eating more than my share of Cafe Rio meals, I came up with this oven or slow cooker recipeback in 2011. This easy Pulled Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (Boston pork butt), pantry spices and Cherry, Coke to tenderize the meat and then cooked in the oven, slow cooker or instant pot., Serve the spoon tender BBQ Pulled Pork in sandwiches, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, on pizza etc. 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. Receive recipes straight to your inbox and be the first for new content! Thank you! Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) Hi what kind of old el paso like an envelope or bottle? I saw you hint at a Kroger substitute but didnt specify which one. In the recipe, It states to place the shredded the pork with the sauce and additional 2 hours on the crock pot. Just had to say thank you again! If you dont have cheesecloth, dont stress! If you friends from Guatemala loved it then its a winner! Your ingredient list doesnt have the taco sauce on it. 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! Cook for 30-60 more minutes. Complete fail and waste of a lot of money. Hoping to take it on a trip we are going on next week. xo Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Burrito Copycat Recipe, Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing (Cafe Rio Copycat), Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes All the Best in One Place, Our Version of Cafe Rios Chicken Tortilla Soup, Our Version of Cafe Rios Sweet Pork Burrito, Our Version of Cafe Rios Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans. This new IP recipe takes about two hours start to finish, with most of the time spent in the Instant Pot, cooking the meat! Give them a try and let me know what YOU think!

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