Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe

This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is incredibly delicious and better than the original. Marinating in Coca-Cola and brown sugar and cooked in the Instant Pot (or slow cooker), you will quickly fall in love with this sweet pork recipe.

It makes a great meal with rice and beans or can be incorporated into tacos, burritos, salads, and more. The pork is tender, juicy, and full of sweet flavors that everyone loves! Just one bite, and you’ll never return to the original Cafe Rio Sweet Pork again. Enjoy this easy-to-make copycat recipe!

Sweet pork is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes. A Mexican-inspired meal can be shredded and added to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas. It also makes a great addition to taco salads – add crunchy tortilla strips, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

You can also pair the sweet pork with rice and beans for a simple and delicious meal. Try making some homemade nachos topped with sweet pork for something different – they’re sure to be a hit! Finally, don’t forget to save some of the leftovers so you can make pulled pork sandwiches the next day.

No matter how you serve it, Cafe Rio Sweet Pork will surely be a crowd-pleaser! With this recipe, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of the original restaurant version in your own home. Give it a try and see why this dish has become so popular! You won’t be disappointed.

Sweet Pork Recipe Ingredients

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is an incredibly flavorful dish with simple yet delectable ingredients. The marinade for the pork consists of Coca-Cola, brown sugar, and a mix of spices.

• Pork Roast
• Coca-Cola (the original)
• Brown Sugar
• Water
• Canned Green Chiles
• Enchilada Sauce
• Granulated Garlic
• Chili Powder
• Onion Powder
• Sugar
• Molasses
• Sea Salt

How to make Sweet Pork in the Instant Pot

Marinade the pork with Coke and brown sugar by placing the pork, 1 1/2 cans of Coke & 1/4 cup brown sugar in a large Ziplock or container. Set in the refrigerator and marinade for 2 hours; overnight works as well.

Drain the pork from the marinade. Add the pork to the Instant Pot with the remaining ingredients.

Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes. Natural release for 20 minutes. Once cooked the pork should shred easily. If the pork is still tough, put it back in the Instant Pot for another 10-20 minutes.

After shredding, drain all of the juice out, except two cups.

Put the 2 cups of remaining juices and the shredded pork back into the Instant Pot on the “sauté” setting and cook until the sauce thickens to your preference, about 5-6 minutes.

How to Make Sweet Pork in the Slow Cooker

Marinade the pork with Coke and brown sugar by placing the pork, 1 1/2 cans of Coke & 1/4 cup brown sugar in a large Ziplock or container. Set in the refrigerator and marinade for 2 hours; overnight works also.

Pour out the marinade and place pork, ½ can of coke, water, and garlic salt into a crock pot. Cook on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it can be easily shredded, but avoid overcooking it) or on low for 8 hours.

Take out the pork from the crock pot and dispose of any remaining liquid in the pot. Then, shred the pork.

Blend 1/2 cup of Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce, and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender. If the mixture appears too thick, gradually add more Coke. Next, place the shredded pork and sauce in a crockpot and cook on low heat for 2 hours.

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