This copycat Cafe Rio sweet pork combines sweet marinated pork with a red enchilada sauce that is slow cooked until tender. This sweet pork is perfect for salads, tacos, burritos and more.
For serving: Tortillas, lettuce, pico, tomatillo dressing, desired toppings
Instructions
Cut pork into large chunks and place in a large bowl or zip top bag for marinating. Then pour in 1 can coke, brown sugar and sprinkle salt and pepper over top. Marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Slow cooker
Place the pork and liquid in the crockpot. Add 1/2 cup water and then sprinkle garlic salt and cumin on top. Cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until it easily shreds. Reserve 1 cup of liquid in a cup and then discard the rest.
Remove pork and place on cutting board. Allow to rest for a few minutes. Then shred with 2 forks, removing any excess fat. Then place the shredded pork back in the crockpot.
Sauce
Place the enchilada sauce, chiles, brown sugar and coke in a blender and blend until combined. Then pour over pork and cook 30-60 more minutes, or until hot. Add any reserved liquid if needed. Serve while warm.
Notes
Coke: You can also use Dr Pepper or Root beer as well. Note: When cooking pork in the slow cooker, don't take the lid off before 8 hours. You need the steam to make it tender.Freezer instructions: Add cooled pork to a zip top freezer bag (make sure all air is removed) and store in freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight when ready to enjoy.