I cant believe it either. We also used coke, the red enchilada sauce that we made, onions and carrots, sugar and butter. Its so yummy! I have made this recipe all the same prep steps and ingredients with a few tweaks to use an instant pot : 3 lbs of pork tenderloin cut into chunks for 55 minutes on manual (with the grate that lifts the meat mostly off the bottom of the pot. Youll have to try ours and see how it compares in taste! Step 1: Place pork in a zip lock bag. Or should I do it in the oven? I need to feed 100 hungry lacrosse players after practice next Thursday and want to have enough! Si. xo Your ingredient list doesnt have the taco sauce on it. But I maybe missed this, but when do you put the brown sugar in? It was a TIE. This sounds so yummy! Blend until smooth. Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. I so look forward to trying some of your recipes. Love your blog:). Heres my question in someones reply: I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. Drain marinade and put pork, can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but dont let it get TOO dry) or on low for 8 hours. The packet is at walmart in the Mexican food area. I worked at cafe rio and they boil the pork roasts in the coke unthen put the sugar and enchilada sauce in a bag until it is served on the line ..yours looks good but not the same. Or would you recommend using your older recipe? Oh my gosh, cant thank you enough for perfecting this recipe for the instant pot. I love anything and everything with root beer.and now youve made pulled pork with it. Thank you so much for sharing, Josee, Im so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Place pork shoulder or butt in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup each of Dr. Pepper and water over the meat. I have another request if possible. For keto I subbed Dr. Pepper Zero for the coke, and Monkfruit brown sugar for the regular brown sugar. 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. There are lots of different sweet pork copycat recipes out there in the blogosphere and I have experimented with a lot of them. Is there any way to fix that? Remove the fat before shredding the pork. Thank you so much for your review! During early experiments with this recipe, I cooked the pork in the sauce but found the sauce ingredients to be so diluted (even without adding water) and the sauce so runny that it was better to drain off some of the sauce and start over after cooking. I made this last night for my family and we had Missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! Some say Dr. Pepper. Place the shredded meat back into the Instant Pot and turn the setting to Saute. I definitely saving this one! xo Is the 2c brown sugar packed or unpacked? Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? tastes amazing leftover too!!!! Im excited to give this a try! -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. We absolutely love this pork!! Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} Recipe [+ Video]. Si. Combine meat and sauce: Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, along with the sauce mixture. I am a homebody and especially love a night to myself to putter in the kitchen with a glass of wine. SO GOOD! How would you suggest I heat it up once at camp? We have a smaller group, of about 30. (Thank you to The Sisters Cafe for such an awesome recipe!) Im sorry! Looks incredible, Carrian! Sprinkle the pork with the garlic powder and roast in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours. Si. 1 packet sauce (no longer made) OR you can place the shredded pork, and the remaining ingredients in a large pot on the stove top and heat it until its all warmed through. I hope this helps! xo Perfect for burritos, salads and tacos! Just curious if it would make the flavor different. If the chicken is fresh or thawed it takes about 6 minutes both of these times are on high or manual pressure. Whether its from scratch or not, its a recipe. -Only use pork butt or shoulder. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! 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. Si. -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. The meat was super tender and shredded with the slightest of pressure. Im trying to cook this now but only have 3 lbs of meat. 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. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. After the timer goes off, allow the pot to naturally release the pressure for at least 45 minutes. Ive made this recipe now as its written, and with keto substitutes, and they were both divine!! If you've ever been to Utah you've probably had Cafe Rio, specifically Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. Just to make sure of our results, I took both cooked recipes to my brother and sister-in-law (who just had a baby! Could you put soda in the instant pot instead of water? Sometimes making a slow cooker sweet pork just fits into your schedule better, I totally get that! We dont have Caf Rio where I am, so I have nothing to compare to, but it sounds like a great combo. Turned out fabulous. Try Walmart or Smiths for Old El Paso sauce packets. 50 min and I let it npr for 1hr until I was ready to finish dinner. xo Hi Cristi, 3 lbs. Instructions . Thank you! Check us out on Instagram and be sure to tag us @ohsweetbasil #ohsweetbasil for a chance to be featured! Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Marinate for a few hours or overnight. IM planning on tripling it for a birthday PARTy. I forgot to take that out of the instructions. Si. Allowing the pressure to naturally release results in a moist and tender finished product, similar to slow cooking the meat for 8-10 hours! I havent tried the old elpaso version, but this is very close to the cafe rio flavor. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to overnight. OHHH, that can be tricky. . Make a smooth paste by blending. It might be overcooked a little. If I use a 7-8lb shoulder, how long do you think I should cook it? If it was bigger than 3-4 pounds it just needed more like 8-12 hours. Si. Si, I made this Instant Pot Cafe Rio for our RS Birthday dinner which was right before the Covid shutdowns. xo Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! Amazing flavors and I love the slow cooker meals!! My neighborhood would go crazy without one. xo, Thanks for reading ABK. Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. Tips and Secrets for perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork! Oh no! And the other 50% of the judges liked my moms recipe! Biggest compliment ever! I have cooked frozen chicken breasts successfully in the IP, but chicken is a much smaller cut of than a pork roast I suggest letting it thaw and cooking afterward. It is a bundle of aromatic herbs and sometimes vegetables that are used to enhance the flavor of soups, stews, stocks, poaching liquids and even braised dishes. The pork shoulder/butt has the fat and flavor you need! We will definitely look into that! Its that good! It is wonderful. I couldnt find the old elpaso sauce packets so I ended up using a 10oz can of red enchilada sauce and adding an entire small head of crushed garlic to it. I wonder if I can use chicken for pork? Thanks for asking and for reading ABK, Ive added brown sugar to step 11. Because of differences in slow cooker heat, make sure you check it a few times throughout the day to make sure the meat doesnt overcook. I need guidance. Ohhh, Ill have to check it out! Set the manual/pressure cook button for 60 minutes. Added some lettuce, corn salsa, pico, and cotija cheese and it was so, so good! It actually acts as a meat tenderizer in the recipe so dont leave it out. I love it in a burrito or on a salad. I was definitely skeptical about adding that much sugar but it came out about perfect. It is great as a salad, burrito, or nachos. This will add the perfect flavor to this pork! Hi Judene! Oops! Thank you for this recipe! xo Thank you so much for compiling this recipe and all your other recipes. Remove Chipotle chilies and shred meat. I just want to make sure Im using correct measurements. Is it a powder or liquid and where have you found it? Maybe they will give me a hint. Hi Anna, its actually a sauce pouch, so its liquid but not in a can. If there is excess liquid drain some off. Im not sure how much. Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. Hi Jeri, yes you can freeze it. I did 30 pounds of pork and it went so smoothly and quickly! xo, . Thanks for ALL of your great Cafe Rio copycat recipes, Si! kinda confusing :/ maybe its showing up weird in my phone. 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. Made it today. Have you ever seen a chef create a bundle of herbs and place it in a pot or with a roast to cook then it gets discarded? It was to die for. Over the years I have read many comments, suggestions and tips for preparing the highly guarded secrets in Cafe Rio recipes, namely the Sweet Pork recipe. Cook, covered, for 6 to 7 hours on low heat. No Cafe Rio?!! I cook a recipe from your blog at least 3x a week , Oh no Sara, Im sorry! Si. Add apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. See our disclosure policy. My slow cooked method posted previously recommends marinating, but this recipe does not. Thank you for your kind comments! This recipe has always been a hit, especially in our family. I have always marinated my pork the night before or for at least a couple hours, but if you forget or just dont have time go ahead and cook it without marinading it. If you buy lean cuts of pork, your Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork will not taste like Cafe Rios Pork. Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. If you like a little more spice, try the yellow can. Hi! How long did you pressure cook it for? Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. In general, 1 lb of pulled pork will feed 3 people, so you will probably want 30-35 lbs to feed 100 people. Don't forget to add toppings to that as well (chopped onion, lime wedges, chopped lettuce, avocado, black beans, etc. Add enchilada sauce, garlic, green chilies, and brown sugar to the crock pot with the reintroduced meat. If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? I have been a little intimidated by new recipes in my IP, but had a great cut of meat from a sale and thought I would give it a try. Let me know how this recipe turned out for you. Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. Wait 30-60 minutes before serving. Si. This recipe looks delicious! Drain the marinade, and sprinkle the pork all over with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Hence, 4 out of 5 stars. Cook the pork in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Try it and let us know if your Cafe Rio cravings are satisfied! Thanks for reading ABK and thanks for your help. Living in Midwest we have to make our own Cafe Rio and I have made versions often. Si. When do you add it back? LOVED this cafe rio pork recipe and got multiple compliments on it- I always tell everyone you are my recipe hero. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. I have not tried this recipe using chicken, but if I were to try it, I would use the same amount of chicken as pork (3 lbs) but cook it for about 6 hours. Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally different than cooking in a slow cooker. Dont like the one she posted? I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. 1 week ago wikihow.com Show details . As far as pork butt/shoulder goes, if its not shred-able, just keep cooking. Hi Megan, thank you for pointing that out, the cook time should be about and hour and a half. Cook on low for another 1.5 hours. I have a very happy husband! I think if I double it there should be enough. Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! So delicious! This one is by far my favorite and is almost identical to the sweet pork from Cafe Rio. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! Si. Maybe they will work? Im so glad youre trying this recipe, I know youll love it! About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. I love making meals in the crock pot and this is no exception. How many will this serve. yay!) Required fields are marked *. I was just freaking out wondering where my sweet pork recipe went! I love the pork Barbacoa burrito and have not been able to recreate it or find some thing close to it here in Texas until this recipe thank you for posting this. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Its THAT good! Im glad you can make sweet pork any time you need a Cafe Rio fix. Thats the only reason, its just gooey. You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ONFACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST|TWITTERFOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES. Thank you, Si! Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. I read in a comment that you would recommend some sauces at Kroger. Ive never heard of this old el paso sauce packet. Si. Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Thanks for sharing, Krista! If you scroll down the IP Cafe Rio post, under the second photo are links to all the Cafe Rio recipes (the words in blue writing). Is there anyway to use store bought pulled pork to speed up the recipe? I did see some Frontera sauces at my grocery store today. There is no change in cooking time. My sample batch was with the ribs and I froze that batch ahead of time. . The pork cooks for a long time in the slow cooker which makes the meat tender and easy to shred. The difference was, they would warm theirs up for dinner the next night. A 4 oz. We love to place a tortilla on a plate, then top it with black beans, rice and the sweetpork, just like Caf Rio does. This is my favorite cafe rio pork recipe. I also love the effect soda has when cooking meat, especially pork. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Here is the old recipe: ), 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!) Place the pork loin in a crock pot and turn on to high heat. He just loves it. So glad you like! -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. I am SO excited to try this recipe. I followed the recipe to a T, also making the ABK homemade menudo dry rub and the ABK Homemade Enchilada Sauce for the simmering meat. Si, Hi there! We have received many rave reviews on this sweet pork recipe. Im going to try this recipe tonight but I mistakenly got a bone-in shoulder butt pork roast. We ate on it for 2 days!! Marinade pork for at least 2 hours or overnight in can of coke and 1/4 C brown sugar. Excellent! In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. Will it make a difference with cooking time at all? Becky, Thanks for asking! I usually order the fire-grilled chicken, but I always seem to ask Kale if I can have a bite of his! We love your recipes and your website! Hi there! Or do you with 2 hours remaining add in the remaining ingredients? Thank you. 2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork ribs) 36 ounces Coke (3 soda cans) NOT diet 1/4 cup brown sugar dash garlic salt 1/4 cup water 1 can diced green chilies 10 ounces red enchilada sauce (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work) 1 cup brown sugar Instructions Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. $2.49 is about what I paid 10 minutes ago. It is SO helpful to read about your experiences making this a few different ways and also your opinion about the best cut of meat and making ahead vs fresh! But both have a good side, for example the protein and iron is awesome in beef. Here is the link to the cilantro-tomatillo dressing, but there are also links to my guacamole, black beans, rice and pico. Looking forward to making this. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. I love the recommendation of using Pork Shoulder or Boneless Pork Rib meat the meat is perfect every time! 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