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Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

Tender, sweet, slightly smoky shredded pork made easy in the crock pot — perfect for tacos, salads, and burritos, just like Café Rio at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 2-4 lbs pork roast or loin
  • 2 1/4 cups regular Coke
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Dash of garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup water
For the Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Coke
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Add the pork, 2 1/4 cups Coke, water, brown sugar, and a dash of garlic salt to your crock pot.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the pork is fully cooked and fork-tender.
  3. Drain the excess liquid, then shred the pork with two forks.
  4. Blend together the sauce ingredients: Coke, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and brown sugar.
  5. Pour the sauce over the shredded pork and stir to coat.
  6. Let it sit on low until ready to serve.