And they both liked the SAME one. I was SO tempted to make a taco at almost midnight because it smelled so good as I was finishing it. When meat is browned on both sides, Add water around sides of meat. Hi there! Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Im having a hard time finding the spice packet. How would you suggest I heat it up once at camp? After trying a few different cook times and water levels and also marinating vs not marinating, I found pork loin to be too lean. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Fresh cooked tortillas It takes about 5 minutes to make.-As stated in the post, I did not marinate the pork in the sauce before cooking. Thanks for checking in on it, Stephanie! Hi! Thanks for asking and for reading ABK, Cook on high for 3-4 hours (or until the meat shreds easily) or on low for 8 hours. We just tried this and it was AMAZING! This looks so delicious!! Place shredded pork back in crock pot. Definitely a new go to! . What better place to share tips for making the best sweet pork, than on a recipe for Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork?! Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. xo Pour half of the Coke and water around pork. Enjoy using your Instant Pot! If using a frozen roast, how would I need to adjust the cook time? Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} Recipe [+ Video]. The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". Warm in a slow oven or stovetop. Making this recipe in the Instant Pot is so easy and delicious! Tips and Secrets for perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork! Love your blog:). I dont think garlic powder would give the same flavor but you could roast a bulb of garlic and add 2-3 minced cloves into the sauce and that would be closer. Served ot with spanish yellow rice and black beans. I am getting windy, but the Instant Pot version of CRP is amazing. Did you have an update to this recipe? (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work). Si. So I didnt cook it too long when that happened I actually need to cook it longer and it will get more tender? This is the best sweet pork recipe Ive tried! Double one of the recipes and the make one single recipe in the other. Makes for amazing salads, burritos, tacos and quesadillas! No Cafe Rio?!! I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. How many will this serve. 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. Si. Cant wait to try it! Pull apart pork with two forks and discard the fat. It actually acts as a meat tenderizer in the recipe so dont leave it out. -Make red enchilada sauce from scratch. . Spread some garlic salt, salt, and pepper around. Your email address will not be published. All Cafe Rio style recipes listed and linked on post. Oh, I wish you did! I researched a lot of different recipes on the internet and Im glad I went with yours turns out its the best thanks again. Pour 1/3 cup of the juices back onto the pork and toss to combine well. Cook, covered, for 6 to 7 hours on low heat. So they do a fresh flour tortilla, a little cheese, cilantro rice (recipe is on my blog as well as the cafe rio tomatillo dressing), beans of choice, meat, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and the special dressing with crisp tortilla strips. 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. Rumor has it that Dr Pepper or Coke are the preferred pops for Cafe Rio, choose whichever you prefer. Cook, covered, on high for 6 hours OR on low for 8 hours. You made my day Rebecca! Sorry Christine, but thanks for trying it. I hope this helps! Glad it was such a hit for you. Blend until smooth. Would you recommend cooking all of it at once for a longer time, or cutting it into thirds and cooking only one piece for now? Taking some of the liquid out if there is too much. So there you have a couple of the BEST cola-free Sweet Pork Recipes! 12 servings Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 6 hours 40 minutes Total: 6 hours 50 minutes Rate Recipe Ingredients 3 lbs. Im so excited to make this. I havent tried the old elpaso version, but this is very close to the cafe rio flavor. Apply nonstick cooking spray to the inside of the slow cooker. Turn to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Ugh! Remove all liquid from the slow cooker. Not sure if tripling it will fit in one crock pot, so I would just use two separate crock pots/ slow cookers. {Plus, I sorta have an aversion to cooking with soda pop.}. I have even been told this recipe tastes better than the real thing. I have an 8 quart instant pot. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. Im feeding 5 men tomorrow and was hoping to freeze the extra cooked meat, but now Im worried I wont be able to get 9lbs cooked to fork tender. I made this last night for my family and we had Missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! Cook for the 6 hours, then an additional 2! 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. tastes amazing leftover too!!!! So ive been following the steps as i make it and just got to the part that says set timer to 50 min. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. Lettuce Hi Anita, Maybe they will give me a hint. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! I am anxious to try this recipe since we love their pork : ). In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. See our disclosure policy. Some say Dr. Pepper. Thats because it tastes so similar to the original. All Rights Reserved. Have you made this recipe yet? Thanks for asking and for reading ABK! Excited to try this. i made this yesterday! Were not really Coke people, so we used root beer instead. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. 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? Si. Thanks Lori. Ive tried a couple other times to make this and this was by far closest to Cafe Rio. Ive tried it and it still turns out amazing! Place pork roast inside. The IP tends to release a higher volume of liquid from ingredient in the pot, which can dilute sauces. (It does not need to cover roast) Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, salt and pepper. Ill have to try chicken next time. Thanks for this amazing recipe! , And of course I meant CRP not CPK, Thank you so much for your detailed review! Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni (see section below) in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. xo, Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. It makes me feel so good to hear how much you love this recipe. REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREEOh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTERAND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY! Now I really have a hankering for a Cafe Rio pork salad. The sauce will darken and thicken to a thin glaze. Hi Cristi, Thanks what flavor is the el paso liquid ? Mariel, We like to eat it with a tortilla on a plate then topped with lettuce, black beans, rice and cilantro ranch dressing! Thanks for making this recipe possible in the instant pot! The IP takes away much of the time normally spent in the slow cooking process, but remember the pot needs to come up to pressure, and the process takes a bit of time. I would love to make this for my wife, however she is allergic to sulfites. Dump all the liquid in the crockpot. Throw out fluids. Merely arrange everything in the dish with the pork and get rid of it after baking. Should I triple the amount of soda while cooking? Set it and forget itthats why we love that slow cooker! An even coating of garlic powder, salt, and pepper should be spread across the pork roast. Hoping it turns out! Si. Im so looking forward to making this for my family! Every single time we eat at Caf Rio, he orders the sweet pork salad. It does add more flavor to the meat, but it will still turn out great. xo Chopped pork. Im missing the step where you add the Coke. Si. -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. I just asked about the spice mix being the right amount for the recipe or if it makes more. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. Haha I know! Si. Many pressure cooking experts agree that releasing the pressure manually (turning the pressure valve to release) will cause the meat to be tough. Total time: 410 minutes Cook time: 400 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 12 servings Cuisine: Mexican Number of ingredients: 7 Ingredients: 3 lbs. Still used 2 cups of water, kept the time the same. (And Si is one of my favorite imaginary friends on instagramId love to actually meet her. Doing a slow roast on the pork with a spice mixture, those root veggies and preparing the sauce separate makes for an identical result. I hate that stores dont carry the same flavors. Want to make it authentic? This post may contain affiliate links. I have a 7lb pork butt and I dont want to chance it in my instant pot. First its so easy, and second its delicious! Do you think it will be enough? Every time I eat it, its like a warm homey feeling comes over me. Kamie, I had my doubts because the ingredients seem so random, but we love this recipe and have done it with and without marinade several times. - Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (Boston pork butt), pantry Then place the pork in the slow cooker and turn it on high and let the meat cook for 4 hour. Si, Place the seasoned pork roast into the slow cooker. Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. Lets all be nice. Join our family as we cook, bake, and enjoy time together in the kitchen. If you like a little more spice, try the yellow can. Sometimes making a slow cooker sweet pork just fits into your schedule better, I totally get that! (Roast can be omitted.) That is the best compliment ever! Ours are now by the Mexican aisle and the italian tomato sauces. Yum. Try it and let us know if your Cafe Rio cravings are satisfied! No need to increase sauce amount. The only problem is the other six people who live with me hated it. Put meat back in crock pot and add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies and brown sugar. Yay! Im with you Natalie! Hope this helps! xo While it isnt spot on (I think it would be very hard to get it right), it is very tasty. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 1-2 hours. I definitely saving this one! I love the recommendation of using Pork Shoulder or Boneless Pork Rib meat the meat is perfect every time! Can this be made ahead of time and frozen? We also used coke, the red enchilada sauce that we made, onions and carrots, sugar and butter. How to cook . This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe is the real deal. My hubby is the biggest sweet pork fan. Thanks for reading ABK. Is the additional 2 hours of cooking (step 4) necessary after the meat has already cooked 8 hours? Place the seared pork roast and coke in a 6 quart slow cooker. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. Hi Melissa, I saw the Frontera one and want to know if it turned out similar. Can you please post or send me the old recipe? Any suggestions for a good replacement? Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. Glad you loved this recipe. If you turn the crock pot on high and heat it for another 30 to 45 minutes it should be good to go! xo Yes, you can freeze the pork and sauce easily in gallon ziplock bags, remove from freezer in the morning, let thaw several hours and then heat on the stovetop or in a slow oven (300-325*) with foil wrapped over the pan. I need to feed 100 hungry lacrosse players after practice next Thursday and want to have enough! Do you have a good suggestion to replace the sauce packet since they arent sold anymore? We put ours on top of nachos with homemade guac and queso and fresh pickled jalapeos. I m making it again today. Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. And yes, youll use ground oregano. Thank you. Also, when you write oregano it is the ground oregano, not the leaves, right? Cafe Rio pork is my fav! [Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one]. Thanks again! Surprise! Filed under: Dinner, Family Reunion Food, Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, Videos. Its okay, and turned out fantastic all the same! Thanks for sharing this, I cant wait to try it! No words can describe how happy my family is. 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. Im starting to wonder about the pork being cooked different. Thanks for reading ABK, We love this pork! You can use a bone in but it is harder to shred. Im wondering if it will works or if I need to go to the store! Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. Its a little scary making a meal for a group when youve never tried the recipe before! Here is the Sweet Pork Recipe that was a favorite among 50% of the judges! Turn the setting to Manual or High Pressure and set the timer for 50 minutes. Do you think a 7 pound pork would be enough for a family of 12 adults and seven little kids? cafe rio dressing, copycat recipe, sweet pork, natural pressure release and preparing meat after cooked, butt or boneless pork rib meat*, cut into large chunks, large visible chunks of fat removed, or make your own (see post for instructions). There are a lot of Sweet Pork (Cafe Rio Copycat) Recipes out there. The meat cooks for a long time in the crock pot in its own juices which allows it to absorb a lot of flavor. Im going to have to try and find that sauce packet!! . Prepare a large crock pot by spraying the inside with cooking spray. Remove meat and shred. -It is important to remember that Instant Pot cooking is not necessarily quick cooking! That extra 1 to 2 hours after shredding the pork and pouring in the remaining ingredients is just meant to heat it all up together. (sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this). yay!) Hi! IM planning on tripling it for a birthday PARTy. Pour mixture into bag. Mix to combine and sprinkle over the roast. Oh good! Si, This may seem like a dumb question, but could you also use this recipe with chicken? Just halved all ingredients for the sauce after it cooked. How long should i cook it? Remove the peppers and carrots after cooking. Beyond the world of recipes, she loves adventuring with everything from kayaking, to cruising, to snowboarding and taking the family along for the thrill ride. Mix the sauce into the shredded pork to thoroughly coat it. -Only use pork butt or shoulder. In fact you can make the quesadilla at home too with our Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Quesadilla recipeyoure welcome! Im happy to announce that I found a couple recipes and then put them up to the Taste Test Challenge! I made this after reading all of the reviews and it was a hit. 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. Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. Im sorry! I make everything ahead and then we simply chop up lettuce and tomatoes and grill fresh tortillas for a homemade Cafe Rio style feast! Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No-Bake Banana Pudding), Quinoa salad with edamame, cucumber and avocado, Chili recipes with ground beef and sausage, 2 pounds pork ((we use boneless pork ribs)), 10 ounces red enchilada sauce ((Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work)). Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Thats the only reason, its just gooey. Here are the tips and secrets, all in one place for you to sift through and decided if you want to incorporate any into your recipe. I have been making various copycat recipes for the past 15 years and this is the best and least fussy. Use the dro Stevia is a natural sweetener that grows as a plant. I am likely the only person in the world that couldnt get this to work for me. I did see some Frontera sauces at my grocery store today. The butt is usually sold without bone and the shoulder almost always is sold with a large bone-in. Two neighbors have texted me today asking for the recipe! ! Jared, We love, love, love this recipe! 3- Cover and secure the lid, and set valve to seal. I have another request if possible. I have about four hours. Your email address will not be published. So I moved to Texas a little over a year ago and to my despair there isnt a Cafe Rio for 500 miles. haha. Cook a pork roast and tuck it inside. Hi Megan, thank you for pointing that out, the cook time should be about and hour and a half. Get free recipes sent straight to your inbox! Id love your suggestions. . Should I take the time to cut it off the bone? Si. Required fields are marked *. Hi Deb, Im sorry to hear that. Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. So today, I am going to share with you my mothers recipe for Sweet Pork. I so look forward to trying some of your recipes. Thanks for asking! Should cook time stay the same or would you suggest longer? We like to use the following toppings on our salad: It works great in the Instant Pot too and you can find my Instant Pot Cafe Rio Pork recipe here. Thanks for asking! Im glad you can make sweet pork any time you need a Cafe Rio fix. It looks so delicious! Si, Hi there! It doesnt taste like cafe rio pork at all. Thanks for catching that! We've perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! Meaning, it will take time to allow this to happen and this time needs to be built in to the cooking time of the meat. We especially like it in quesidillas. My secrets (and recipes) for getting dinner on the table FAST! How to make Shredded Sweet Pork (CopyCat Cafe Rio): Cut the roast into large chunks of pork. Your ingredient list doesnt have the taco sauce on it. What was the other recipe that called for the elusive sauce packet? If using Boston butt, or pork butt, count on about 1/2 of the total pounds before cooking being discarded (after cooking). And thank you! Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? EVER. I did try the recipe as is and loved it! I recommend using a large, marbled boneless pork roast like pork shoulder, pork butt or pork carnitas. xo Remove pork from marinade and place in a slow cooker along with half a can of coke, water, and garlic salt. This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe is the real deal. I was definitely skeptical about adding that much sugar but it came out about perfect. When cool enough, pull any remaining visible fat off of meat and set aside. I cook all the vegetables with the pork because it adds a really nice flavor, but I only use the onions in the sauce. It was absolutely phenomenal!!! Stir them together until the sugar is dissolved. Im liking this idea! Wonder what the Coke does? I need guidance. A pork loin or roast is going to be too lean and wont turn out exactly like Cafe Rio. Amazing flavors and I love the slow cooker meals!! Thanks! just a thought for those trying to watch their sugar intake. Cut pork loin into three to four large chunks and add to crockpot. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I always hope my replies are seen, but Im never sure as spam loves to take my emails. If you want to start the meat at 3:00 pm when you leave to start driving carpool, go ahead, the meat will be fine in the Instant Pot for hours. Give them a try and let me know what YOU think! Here is a link to my favorite one, I actually own three of them! Thanks again! Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the shredded pork. Can you please tell me how many this recipe will feed? Sarah, Thanks for reading ABK and thanks for your help. The cook time was perfect. 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. ), then just shred up the meat and add in the sauce. When purchasing the shoulder cut pork, I ask my grocery butcher to trim it off, along with the thick piece of fat that accompanies it. So if you are cooking a 7 lb roast, about 3.5-4 lbs of meat left if using a pork butt or shoulder. Also, should I double the sauce? Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates. We dont have Caf Rio where I am, so I have nothing to compare to, but it sounds like a great combo. yahoo!! 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper. Si. I love Cafe Rios pulled pork. Thanks! Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 5 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes). Once its shredded and ready to go, use it as a topping or filling in any of the following ways. Becky, If you dont have cheesecloth, dont stress! Would it effect the cooking time if I left the bone in? I dont like all the sugar in cocoa cola will I be ok using diet coke? Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. boneless pork (carnitas, shoulder etc) 12 oz Coke (1 can) 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 oz. I always make a ton of this sweet pork so I can use it in multiple recipes throughout the week, I also find myself snacking on it straight out of the fridge. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. I used to work at a Costa Vida and the sweet pork is very similar to Cafe Rios. Can you use Dr. pepper instead of coke? So the recipe as is feeds 6-8 people. Here is the link https://abountifulkitchen.com/favorite-cafe-rio-copycat-recipes/, I have used this recipe several times, most recently for New Years Eve. Sweet pork is my favorite meat at Cafe Rio. Thanks for your time and talent! Misti. Have you ever tried adding chipotles in adobo sauce? I cant believe they discontinued that packet on us!! We have spent YEARS, much like we did for the perfect Melt in Your Mouth Buttermilk Pancakes and The Very Best Banana Bread, searching out exactly how this pork is made. Place all other ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth. I would totally make this again. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. Not quite the same as Cafe Rio, but Ill definitely make it again! If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. But heres the deal. enchilada sauce (can) Combine meat and sauce: Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, along with the sauce mixture. xo, Wait 30-60 minutes before serving. Pour the sauce all over the pork and toss to coat. The great thing about these recipes is: you put all the ingredients in the crock pot to cook all day (easy! I ordered my groceries online (including the pork roast) and when I got home from picking them up, I found a 20 pound roast! Its a keeper. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. One caution, not all cuts of pork work well in this recipe! thanks! Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Hope that helps! Thank you so much for your review! Are you marinating it in the Coke before you add the spices and brown in the Instant Pot? Question: I am making this for girls camp. But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! 1 week ago wikihow.com Show details . I love that! 2c packed is too sweet so I used 1.5c. Well, Ive tried my fair share of these recipes in the pastbut since I strongly dislike colas (yes, all of them) I found that I did not like those recipes that included them! I didnt have root beer so I used Dr. Pepper, also I added a little more brown sugar but I like things very sweet.
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