Laura's Version of Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

5 from 1 vote

Laura's Version of Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

This deliciously tender and flavorful dish is made with slow-cooked pork roast marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, this recipe brings the taste of Cafe Rio right to your kitchen.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cafe Rio copycat, copycat recipe, sweet pork

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Marinate Time 8

Total Time 16 10

Servings servings

Calories 288kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

2-3 lb pork roast
1 can of Coke not diet
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Place pork roast in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Add in the Coke and allow to marinate over night.
Place the roast along with the marinade and cook until very tender (about 8 hours on low). Drain off any liquid after cooking.
Mix shredded pork with enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and brown sugar. Cook in slow cooker for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve in a taco, burrito, salad, or quesadilla. Serves 6-8

Notes

Since making this, I have discovered a way that I like to make this even more. In place of the the enchilada sauce I use a packet of enchilada sauce, 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce. Then I add in a little Coke(start with 1/4 cup) to add moisture to the mixture.

This is excellent made ahead of time and kept in the freezer for a quick dinner.

Nutrition