Thanks for reading ABK. What size of cut did you use? The cook time was perfect. So I didnt cook it too long when that happened I actually need to cook it longer and it will get more tender? 2 cups brown sugar Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} - Creme De La Crumb ), 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!) Cuts of pork are not created equal! Peach Mango Salsa I have been looking for a new crockpot pork recipe for this weekend! I usually order the fire-grilled chicken, but I always seem to ask Kale if I can have a bite of his! Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. xo Is the additional 2 hours of cooking (step 4) necessary after the meat has already cooked 8 hours? A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. Wedge the bundle next to an end of the pork. I know, I know. Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. Thank you, Si! -I somehow didnt have onion powder, for the first stage of rubbing the spices on the meat in the ziploc. Thanks Lori. Pour the remaining 1 cup of Dr. Pepper, green chilies, enchilada sauce, and brown sugar into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. This pork is the real deal! Glad you loved this recipe. Its delicious! Can you use Dr. pepper instead of coke? The only modifications I made were to add some salt and sliced onions. Cook again. How to make Caf Rio sweet pork in 15 minutes! Si. I always have used the old recipe and I used the frontera red Chile enchilada sauce packet and still love how it turns out. This looks like the perfect dish to prepare for all my hungry helpers. First off, bouquet garni is pronounced exactly how it looks, so dont get hung up on that! We absolutely LOVE Caf Rio. I like Old El Paso! If you are wanting to triple the recipe, yes you would triple the amount of soda. Si. Try it and let us know if your Cafe Rio cravings are satisfied! What better place to share tips for making the best sweet pork, than on a recipe for Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork?! Can you please post or send me the old recipe? Thank you Si! If using a frozen roast, how would I need to adjust the cook time? Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. One of my favorite dishes to get there is their sweet pork. I preferred the finished consistency of the shoulder meat. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe in a Delicious Rice Bowl! I usually do not have to increase the cook time much for a larger roast, but I would allow for an extra hour to be safe! How long should i cook it? Place roast inside slow cooker. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Thanks for reading ABK, Basically, thats asking for an actual recipe. Excited to try this. Thanks for sharing a keeper. Pork and beef have about the same amount of protein, with beef being slightly higher, so really, it just depends on what youre looking for. We have made it for several years now and it surely is a treat! Its personal preference if you want to add them to the sauce. Such a sweet comment!! Is the 2c brown sugar packed or unpacked? Shred as normal, preparing the sauce separate and toss to combine. Step 2: Add pork to slow cooker and discard marinade. i made this yesterday! Lets treat others how wed like to be treated . Mix until well combined. Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. Tastes great! You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. This was absolutely perfect! Use the dro Stevia is a natural sweetener that grows as a plant. 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). It was to die for. Place pork roast inside. Any other tips are appreciated! I actually found a sauce packet at Walmart that I made it with, and it was AMAZING!!! This new IP recipe takes about two hours start to finish, with most of the time spent in the Instant Pot, cooking the meat! xo In a small bowl, combine remaining can of Coke, can of chiles, enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Goodness. Recognizing the Sunshine and Living Happy. If you are in a hurry, skip this step and omit the oil in the pot. For kids, Id recommend 1/3 lb per person if they are young. In the comments,someone asks for a substitute for the sauce package. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on a Cafe Rio Salad. Blend for 20 seconds. Im constantly tweaking this recipe too!Tandie, Yes, you can use a beef roast instead of the pork! Im planning to make this for cinco de mayo tomorrow. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. We will definitely look into that! Si. A few I use, a few I do not. FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ONFACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST|TWITTERFOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES. Toss into your preferred salad or burrito! Their sweet pulled pork was the absolute sizzle and now that Ive found this recipe I can have it whenever I want. EVER. I dont go longer than that as each week the flavor seems to fade a little in my opinion. Thanks for ALL of your great Cafe Rio copycat recipes, Si! Si. Some things: Also, when you write oregano it is the ground oregano, not the leaves, right? Turned out fabulous. I make this so often and it is now the ONLY way i make sweet pork! Shred and toss well in sauce. I cant believe it either. Its that good! Yum! -It is important to remember that Instant Pot cooking is not necessarily quick cooking! This will add the perfect flavor to this pork! Christine, 2c packed is too sweet so I used 1.5c. Pour 8 ounces of Coca-Cola ( I used a measuring cup) and water around pork. Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. Shake until meat is coated. I found the best time combination was 50 minutes at high pressure and then a 45+ minute natural pressure release, which means no touching the valve that allows pressure to release from the pot for at least 45 minutes. I am so sad the Old El Paso sauce is no longer available. It literally melts in your mouth. Your pork is incredible. Sometimes making a slow cooker sweet pork just fits into your schedule better, I totally get that! If you do try this recipe, be sure to try their Garlic Black Beans as wellso good! I love making meals in the crock pot and this is no exception. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. An even coating of garlic powder, salt, and pepper should be spread across the pork roast. Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork | A Bountiful Kitchen Sorry to not get back to you sooner! My family loves it! (so 8 hours total) . It was a TIE. This recipe for Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is the real deal. Place the pork, cup brown sugar and one can of Coke in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. I love my Instagram friends <3 Do you live around a Kroger? well be making it all the time for my family hope to find more good recipes with you. I love it! In your tips it says to simmer pork with cut up yellow onions (later you suggest caramelizing the onions prior), serrano peppers and carrots and then discard the peppers and carrots. Make sure the lid is set to the Sealing position. I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. I missed this because I was doing all the other recipes as well. Copyright 2013-2019 Sunshine In My Pocket. Cant wait to try your recipe. You might enjoy Cinder. My neighborhood would go crazy without one. Will the carrots get tender on just the warm setting? Hi Angie, I dont need to spend 10 bucks for one at Cafe Rio ever again when I can make it so easily at home! Please let us know how it goes! 3 lbs. I love this sweet pulled pork!! The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients! Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. Just cook up some fresh flour tortillas with a little sprinkle of cheese and throw in those recipes for the cilantro lime rice and tomatillo sauce. If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". See our disclosure policy. It is spot on! 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. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Meanwhile, in a pot, add the enchilada sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and Coke. Hi Judene! Hoping it turns out! and it was a huge hit! This pulled pork was amazing! Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. They love everything from the keep you fit and healthy to the get out your sweat pants indulgent and everything in between. Double one of the recipes and the make one single recipe in the other. {Plus, I sorta have an aversion to cooking with soda pop.}. The difference was, they would warm theirs up for dinner the next night. Turn the roast over and use the other half of the seasoning mixture to do the same on the other side. Cook the Pork Drain marinade. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Sweet and succulent pork, perfect for your go-to Mexican dish. Also, the sauce is actually called roasted garlic and chile or something like that. Everyone at my family gathering loved it. Moving to my new house this weekend. This pork look so saucy and delicious! Serve pork in burritos, salads and tacos! All rights reserved. Si, This may seem like a dumb question, but could you also use this recipe with chicken? It makes it easy to scratch our itch for CPK so far away from Utah. Im glad you enjoyed the recipe, the IP makes all the difference. I think that is one of the most valuable benefits of the IP, not having to plan dinner early in the morning anymore! The nearest Cafe Rio is 1200 miles away and we miss it as much as we miss The Mandarine.which is a lot!!! I also love the effect soda has when cooking meat, especially pork. We are doing a lot of recipe testing to find one. Its so yummy! I was just freaking out wondering where my sweet pork recipe went! So sorry, I asked my comment in a reply on accident. Thanks for your time and talent! Misti. Hi I'm Kari. Hi Tara! Yay Rebecca! I love Cafe Rio sweet pork, so I will definitely try this. Each time I visit Utah, a visit to Cafe Rio is required at least once. Can you tell me what I maybe did wrong? Id love to hear your comments and suggestions for cookingInstant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home. Shredded Cafe Rio Sweet Pork | NoBiggie.net Serve on top of tortilla chips, tortillas, or a bed of rice. Place all other ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth. 10/10! Thank you! 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. Here is the old recipe: It goes perfectly in burritos, tacos, salads and so much more. Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight. Hi Ginger, thats so sweet of you to help out your sister! Thanks for reading ABK, The packet is at walmart in the Mexican food area. But both have a good side, for example the protein and iron is awesome in beef. Should I triple the amount of soda while cooking? Throw out fluids. Youll have to try ours and see how it compares in taste! Yes, thank you for your observant eyes! After eating more than my share of Cafe Rio meals, I came up with this oven or slow cooker recipeback in 2011. I pretty much make all the recipes for this meal for family parties and everyone loves it!! Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Can i make this in an instapot? Heather, Looking forward to making this. Try this Creamy Cilantro Dressing to pour over the top. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa - House of Nash Eats Hi Jill, thanks! A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! I think if I double it there should be enough. Amazingly easy and so delicious. Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. I ordered a 5 pound one! But turns out fabulous. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. The recipe for the spice rub was a bonus, flavoring the pork beautifully. I really am not exaggerating when I say that we have tried pretty much every single Cafe Rio Pork recipe thats out there and while many are quite delicious, they just arent close enough to the real version. haha. Its red chile enchilada sauce with roasted tomato and garlic. Cut off the meat and shred it. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe | by Leigh Anne Wilkes - Your Homebased Mom 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. I secretly love when the hubs is out of town, I put the kids to bed WAY early and spend the night pampering in myself with dinner, a movie and a pedicure! Pour half of the Coke and water around pork. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. I agree the IP version is my favorite and I also love using the shoulder cut. Cook the pork in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. Yes it really is that fast and simple! Im so excited to try this. Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too! then make sure you roast the garlic first and if possible roast your own tomatoes and then puree to the amount that the can normally is. My favorite homemade red enchilada sauce is found here. Si. ! Jared, We love, love, love this recipe! Im hoping to serve 8 people. I actually called General Mills and was told they discontinued it. Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. Thirty minutes did not give the meat enough time to tenderize while 75 was too long. xo, 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. I used pork butt and my meat was thought at 6 hrs and I cant even shred. But sadly it has not come to Oregon yet. Im a total homebody. I so look forward to trying some of your recipes. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. But have you noticed that most of them call for Coke or Dr. Pepper? We love to eat this dish when we are at our cabin. Or they make, tacos, tostadas, burritos and quesadillas with the pork. In the end, your best bet for tender fall apart meat is either Pork Shoulder, Boneless Pork Ribs or Boston Butt. Please share below and rate the recipe after youve given it a try! Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat Recipe} This one is by far my favorite and is almost identical to the sweet pork from Cafe Rio. I am doing a frozen 7 lb roast should I increase the cooking time? xo Si. 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. Its is good any way, shape or form! Only thing I think we were missing was a little heat, will use hot chiles and enchilada sauce next time. Makes for amazing salads, burritos, tacos and quesadillas! I was wondering if you could make an Instant Pot variation on this recipe! Cover and cook on high 3 hours. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner.