Cafe Rio Pork Recipes

CAFE RIO COPYCAT PORK BOWLS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds)
2 cans (12 ounces each) cola, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce
1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chiles
Hot cooked rice
Optional toppings: Black beans, chopped red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, salsa

Steps:

In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 can cola and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and remaining can of cola. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Set meat aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks. Discard cooking juices and return meat to slow cooker. Stir in enchilada sauce, green chiles and remaining 1 cup brown sugar. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 2 hours., Serve pork in bowls over rice. If desired, add toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CAFE RIO PORK

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Got this recipe from someone who "claims" it is the recipe they use in the restaurant. I am not sure if it is, but it is definitely tasty!

Provided by ccbayly

Categories Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 lbs pork loin (approx)
18 ounces Coca-Cola Classic (not diet)
1 cup sugar
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon ground mustard, dry (heaping)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Steps:

Remove Chilies from the can of adobo sauce.
Rinse chilies and can with the coke to get all the sauce. You are using the sauce and not the chilies for this recipe.
Discard Chilies or save for another recipe.
Put all ingredients except pork in the blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour over pork in crock pot.
Cook on low for 7-9 hours until it pulls apart easily. After cooking, shred with forks.

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