It is so tricky to recreate! xo Can you tell me what I maybe did wrong? Si, This may seem like a dumb question, but could you also use this recipe with chicken? I absolutely love this recipe but havent been able to find the sauce lately. My family loved it! Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. My slow cooked method posted previously recommends marinating, but this recipe does not. Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} Recipe [+ Video]. I actually found a sauce packet at Walmart that I made it with, and it was AMAZING!!! 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. If it was bigger than 3-4 pounds it just needed more like 8-12 hours. Mix the remaining 8 ounces of Coca-Cola, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and brown sugar in a blender or food processor. My neighborhood would go crazy without one. Filed under: Dinner, Family Reunion Food, Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, Videos. I would wait to put the sauce on until you are ready to serve it. Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! However, in my experience coke zero and light brown sugar work really well in this recipe. The meat was super tender and shredded with the slightest of pressure. xo In this recipe 45 minutes of natural release time is needed. I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now! Cant wait to try it! I was referring to your homemade spice mix. I saw you hint at a Kroger substitute but didnt specify which one. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. Mine needed more time in the pressure cooker, but that was an easy fix. My family said it tasted just like cafe rio. The extra two hours gives the shredded meat a chance to soak up more of the marinade. Is it a powder or liquid and where have you found it? When using an IP, it is extremely important when cooking meat to allow the meat to naturally release the pressure in the pot. Im letting you in on all the secrets! I make everything ahead and then we simply chop up lettuce and tomatoes and grill fresh tortillas for a homemade Cafe Rio style feast! Sorry to not get back to you sooner! kinda confusing :/ maybe its showing up weird in my phone. xo If I use a 7-8lb shoulder, how long do you think I should cook it? Rub the dry seasoning all over the pork roast. It is great as a salad, burrito, or nachos. Im liking this idea! 2c packed is too sweet so I used 1.5c. Heres my question in someones reply: I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The Dr pepper moistens the pork incredibly. Now I really have a hankering for a Cafe Rio pork salad. Si. Would not recommend. Its a good sweet pork recipe but its definitely not the cafe rio one. Thanks again! Id love to hear your comments and suggestions for cookingInstant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home. Thanks for checking in on it, Stephanie! We dont buy caffeinated drinks so I was hoping it would taste just as great with rootbeer. There are many different cuts of pork sold in the grocery store and at big box stores, such as Costco. -It is important to remember that Instant Pot cooking is not necessarily quick cooking! Hi Deb, Im sorry to hear that. Would I be able to reduce the amount of cooking time in that case? Im missing the step where you add the Coke. Thanks! You do not need to change the cooking time. Sprinkle the garlic salt and salt and pepper over the meat and cook on high for 6 hours. Im so excited to try this. 2- Cut pork roast into quarters and add to the Instant Pot. I made this after reading all of the reviews and it was a hit. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on top of a salad. Im constantly tweaking this recipe too!Tandie, Yes, you can use a beef roast instead of the pork! What size of cut did you use? Lucky! Its delicious! Its is good any way, shape or form! Si. Are you marinating it in the Coke before you add the spices and brown in the Instant Pot? Becky, IM planning on tripling it for a birthday PARTy. , Hi Crystal, I havent tried it with chicken yet, but it should turn out just as well. Si. [Note to judges: this was recipe 1 for all of you that picked the first sweet pork sample as the winner]. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. XO Si. The regular Coke does add a sweetness to it that makes this pork so amazing. We found it right by the refried beans and cans of enchilada sauce. Not only that this pork sounds deeelicious, I absolutely LOVE that serving bowl! You just mix together all four ingredients (yes, only four ingredients! If the chicken is frozen cook for 13 minutes and then check it should be easy to shred. I think a few are helpful. The cook time was perfect. You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. If you are wanting to triple the recipe, yes you would triple the amount of soda. i made this yesterday! Hi Indigo! I need to get myself an instapot and try this! You can also use Boneless Pork Rib meat, which is basically the same thing as the shoulder, without the bone. How do you serve this pork? Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates. Cook for 30-60 more minutes. I have not done so, but would use a pot roast or a chuck roast in place of the pork. 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. Many pressure cooking experts agree that releasing the pressure manually (turning the pressure valve to release) will cause the meat to be tough. Can you please tell me how many this recipe will feed? Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. If there is excess liquid drain some off. Thanks for sharing this, I cant wait to try it! So the recipe as is feeds 6-8 people. Use a can of Coke and a quarter cup of brown sugar to marinate the pork for at least two hours and up to overnight. You can't go wrong! In a food processor or blender, blend can Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce and remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste). You might enjoy Cinder. Neither has a high enough fat content to make the fall apart finished product youre looking for. Required fields are marked *. I already know what youre thinking. Hi what kind of old el paso like an envelope or bottle? Thanks for sharing, Krista! Did you have an update to this recipe? Added some lettuce, corn salsa, pico, and cotija cheese and it was so, so good! Thanks for reading ABK. The butt is usually sold without bone and the shoulder almost always is sold with a large bone-in. I followed the recipe to a T, also making the ABK homemade menudo dry rub and the ABK Homemade Enchilada Sauce for the simmering meat. Place the pork loin in a crock pot and turn on to high heat. Just made this today and no one in my family could wait a day to let it set. xo And then release for 45 min. This looks so good! Have you found a good replacement for The Old El Paso cooking sauce packet which is no longer available? Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. Its THAT good! Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Thicken your sauce Bring your sauce to a slow boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. They have pics on their website so you can see it there. (so 8 hours total) . Cafe Rio is a Utah based restaurant which has now spread into other states. Seriously, made my day! Si. Or would you stick to the original recipe you posted of the crockpot version? Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? My sample batch was with the ribs and I froze that batch ahead of time. Would this be good to eat on slidder rolls for a picnic? I so look forward to trying some of your recipes. -Thicken sauce with cornstarch after cooked. In a medium sized saute pan on medium high heat add all your ingredients. I make LOTS when I make it and freeze ittastes just as good when thawed! I cant wait to try this!! We recently moved ro an area where we no longer have quick access to cafe rio (our fave). Ive tried it and it still turns out amazing! Thanks for sharing, Hi Melissa, I havent tried cooking it with soda, but Im sure it would turn out great! Definitely a new go to! Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! Krista, Thanks Madison! I have been a little intimidated by new recipes in my IP, but had a great cut of meat from a sale and thought I would give it a try. 2 cups brown sugar We absolutely LOVE Caf Rio. We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. Or would you recommend using your older recipe? Shake until meat is coated. I have another request if possible. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Otherwise will try again when I have more time. 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!!!! Not sure if tripling it will fit in one crock pot, so I would just use two separate crock pots/ slow cookers. Sounds delicious. I would totally make this again. Thanks! Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. OHHH, that can be tricky. Cut off the meat and shred it. Im fairly certain the carbonation is what breaks down the meat and tenderizes, but the sugar adds sweetness. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. Oh no! Boston butt and pork shoulder, technically from the same part of the pig or hog, are from the top portion of the shoulder area. Erica lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Jared, an attorney, and her three beautiful girls. Hope that helps! (And Si is one of my favorite imaginary friends on instagramId love to actually meet her. Theres no need to marinate the pork, like other recipes. Blend or process 1/2 can of Coke with the chilies, enchilada sauce, and the rest of the brown sugar until smooth (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste). We put ours on top of nachos with homemade guac and queso and fresh pickled jalapeos. I love the copycat cafe rio recipes. Also the dressings freeze well too! Id love to know if this turned out well for you! I hope the store doesnt stop carrying them! All rights reserved. I have updated the total time to include the extra cook time and the marinating time. I planned and prepped, started the process and allotted for 8 hrs, as top of recipe states but did not realize until it was too late there was additional 2 hours. The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! Si. So I didnt cook it too long when that happened I actually need to cook it longer and it will get more tender? Thanks for reading ABK and thanks for your help. My. It is wonderful. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. that all work together. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner. Spread some garlic salt, salt, and pepper around. Thanks for your time and talent! Misti. Its up to you. Does. Cant wait to make it. Thanks so much! Keep warm until serving. Thanks for reading ABK, I have another question, will cooking the pork shoulder in a crock pot break down the fat enough that it will shred ok? We have used it and it was pretty good but we are working on a new recipe since we cant find that cooking sauce anymore. Are you able to add to your Cafe Rio group of recipes a shopping list of some sort we can print, listing all the ingredients but we would have to fill in the quantity ourselves? I love your variation and thanks for sharing, Joana! If you friends from Guatemala loved it then its a winner! Marinate for a few hours or overnight. 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. Every single time we eat at Caf Rio, he orders the sweet pork salad. 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? In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let me know how this recipe turned out for you. Sweet and tender shredded pork just like the one from Caf Rio. Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. Thank you for sharing!! Seal. Im hoping to serve 8 people. I think you need the sweetness of regular soda for this recipe. Remove the peppers and carrots after cooking. Turn the setting to Manual or High Pressure and set the timer for 50 minutes. Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Hi! This updated recipe allows cooking of the sweet pork in a fraction of the original 5-12 hour time. It was to die for. Maybe 5 minutes longer? In a blender or food processor, blend the remaining 8 ounces Coca-Cola, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Some unusual ingredients are used to marinate and slow-cook the pork until it is just right. I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. Place shredded pork back in crock pot. Then the recipe says 45 to cook and 45 NPR. Ingredients 3 pounds Pork Shoulder/Butt Bone in with a nice fat pad on top 1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder Heaping 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt Heaping 2 teaspoons Black Pepper 2 teaspoons Onion Powder 3 teaspoons Dried Oregano Double one of the recipes and the make one single recipe in the other. I used the green can of El Pato (jalepeno salsa). Such a sweet comment!! Place the shredded meat back into the Instant Pot and turn the setting to Saute. xo, We have a whole section. We feel like the Cafeo Rio pork, at least the one by us, tastes totally different than it did years ago which is a bummer too. Just Clarification, do you cook it for 6 hours or 8-9 hours and then an additional 2 hours after adding the remaining ingredients? Discard the liquid from the slow cooker. How many pounds of meat do you recommend, and should I alter the cooking time? Made the recipe as directed, rolled it up into a burrito, covered it with some salsa verse and cheesebam. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved spices, red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chiles and green salsa/enchilada sauce and stir/toss to combine. Thanks! 1 packet sauce (no longer made) 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. The fat will need to be removed and discarded.-I use both homemade and canned red enchilada sauce for this recipe. 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. Hi! Chill at least 1 hour or overnight. If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. Si, Crystal I should have mentioned above, chicken will take way less time. 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. We like to eat it with a tortilla on a plate then topped with lettuce, black beans, rice and cilantro ranch dressing! . And yes, youll use ground oregano. Cook the shredded pork in the crockpot with the sauce for 2 hours on low. 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 Pork Tacos today, Pork Salad tomorrow! Thanks. Hope this helps! We have moved to a state that doesnt have Cafe Rios and needed to recreate it! Im not sure how much. If using Boston butt, or pork butt, count on about 1/2 of the total pounds before cooking being discarded (after cooking). Help!!! The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". Sometimes making a slow cooker sweet pork just fits into your schedule better, I totally get that! He just loves it. Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. So I moved to Texas a little over a year ago and to my despair there isnt a Cafe Rio for 500 miles. How would the cook time change for this? Si. The process was so easy and the results were amazing. It doesnt taste like cafe rio pork at all. 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper, Your recipe for Cafe Rio Sweet Pork looks fantastic. Im sorry! The great thing about these recipes is: you put all the ingredients in the crock pot to cook all day (easy! If the chicken is fresh or thawed it takes about 6 minutes both of these times are on high or manual pressure. Im so looking forward to making this for my family! This was absolutely perfect! We dont have Caf Rio where I am, so I have nothing to compare to, but it sounds like a great combo. xo I love my Instagram friends <3 And I will link up to the other cola-free Sweet Pork recipe as soon as I get permission! I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. Alot of prep work but was delicious. My husband and i moved and miss cafe rio/costa vida so much. Hope this helps! Cook for the 6 hours, then an additional 2! Wow!!!! Turn to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Any suggestions for a good replacement? Try this Creamy Cilantro Dressing to pour over the top. I saw someone else comment that they use half a liter of Dr Pepper but I wasnt sure if they meant in the instant pot instead of water or what. But sadly it has not come to Oregon yet. Thanks! I cant find that sauce packet. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Oops! Your pork is incredible. A 4 oz. Cafe Rio sweet pork can be served on a bed of white rice with toppings such as sliced jalapeno, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Hi Anna, its actually a sauce pouch, so its liquid but not in a can. I know, I know. $2.49 is about what I paid 10 minutes ago. Thanks for asking! You can use a bone in but it is harder to shred. Im excited to give this a try! 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. Serve on top of tortilla chips, tortillas, or a bed of rice. Remove the peppers and carrots after cooking. Hi Tamara, I usually just simmer the pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots, then remove the peppers and carrots after cooking and do not use the peppers and carrots in the sauce. Wow Bonnie, how lucky are you! All of this info was compiled from various butchers and online sources. But turns out fabulous. Sothis recipe is sugar, pre-packaged sauce, and meat. Amazingly easy and so delicious. Ive made this recipe now as its written, and with keto substitutes, and they were both divine!! 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. That is great to know that using coke zero works! Question: I am making this for girls camp. 3. 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 It takes minut, Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Copyc, Finished off the day with Pan Cream Cheese Sugar C, Come see us today (Monday only) from 3-6:00 at @ru, Favorite appetizer? We are thrilled that so many of you have enjoyed this recipe as much as we have. Basically, thats asking for an actual recipe. 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. brown sugar, cafe rio, cafe rio copycat, cafe rio pork, copycat, copycat recipe, mexican pork, pork, root beer, shredded pork, sweet pork, FREE EMAIL BONUS: Cozy Soup Recipes to Get You Through the Winter, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686939072946/, http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/09/red-chile-sauce-chicken-enchiladas.html, Jenna @ Extra Income Genie on February 24, 2014, Rocky Mountain Woman on September 11, 2013, Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain on September 11, 2013, Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking on September 11, 2013. Can I sub beef for this or do you have the cafe rio shredded beef recipe? I did try the sauce and it is tasty. Oh it's so good! It looks so delicious! Im having a hard time finding the spice packet. Im a total homebody. Thanks for all the work you put in to figure this out for the instant pot! Thats cheaper than I got mine. I get it! After the timer goes off, allow the pot to naturally release the pressure for at least 45 minutes. In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. All Rights Reserved. Apply nonstick cooking spray to the inside of the slow cooker. An even coating of garlic powder, salt, and pepper should be spread across the pork roast. xo The best imitation of the caf rio pork recipe Ive tried! This pulled pork is perfect over salad, rice, tacos, burritos, quesadillas or on a toasted bun. Perfect for burritos, salads and tacos! I have made many other recipes for Sweet Pork, but they lack flavor. This will add the perfect flavor to this pork! One of my favorite dishes to get there is their sweet pork. Rumor has it that Dr Pepper or Coke are the preferred pops for Cafe Rio, choose whichever you prefer. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small dish. Its in a yellow liquid sauce packet. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork and place in a 9x13" pan, fat pad facing up. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. It is on their must-eat list when they come back to visit every single time. Thank you for your kind comments! I am anxious to try this recipe since we love their pork : ). I love that! Hi! Im eating it right now for the third day in a row, still in awe at how delicious it is. A bit disappointed but its still yummy. Again, it will be different, but at least it will still be delicious! Your email address will not be published. In a small bowl, mix about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. It might be overcooked a little. Some say Dr. Pepper. Taking some of the liquid out if there is too much. Thanks! [Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one]. Ive tried it only with the bone and its been great. I do have one question though, how much taco sauce do you use? I missed this because I was doing all the other recipes as well. Taste and adjust salt, if needed. So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. A little more Coke can be added if it seems too thick. Serve pork in burritos, salads and tacos! 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. Cafe Rio pork is my fav! Hi, which instant pot did you use for this recipe? Oh my gosh, cant thank you enough for perfecting this recipe for the instant pot. Im eating leftovers for lunch with my 5yo and 2yo and they also approve. Combine a can and a half of Coke with about a quarter cup of brown sugar. (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work). I wonder if I can use chicken for pork? When do you add it back? Thank you for bringing that to my attention! Thank you!! I will update that ASAP, thank you for letting me know. Thank you so much for sharing, Josee, Im so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Add about a can and a half of coke and about cup of brown sugar. 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. Si, I made this Instant Pot Cafe Rio for our RS Birthday dinner which was right before the Covid shutdowns. We are doing a lot of recipe testing to find one. Remove the meat and set on a cutting board. 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. Sarah, When prepared correctly, it practically melts in your mouth. Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. Your ingredient list doesnt have the taco sauce on it. Required fields are marked *. Also, the sauce is actually called roasted garlic and chile or something like that.
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