Sunday, February 9, 2020

Cafe Rio Sweet Pulled Pork


There is more effort in this recipe than others.  Still deciding if its worth it haha!


  • Ingredients for Sweet Pulled Pork:
  • 2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork rib meat)
  • 3 cans Coke (NOT diet)
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • dash garlic salt
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 3/4 (10oz) can red enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso brand, medium spiciness but any will work)
  • 1 c. brown sugar
Directions:

Marinade: 
Put the pork in a heavy duty Ziploc bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 c. of brown sugar. Marinade for a few hours or overnight.

Crockpot:
Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but don’t let it get TOO dry). 

Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred pork.

Sauce:
In a food processor or blender, blend 1/2 can Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce and remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste..). If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little. Put shredded pork and sauce in crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours. That’s it!


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Cilantro Lime Rice

Just like Cafe Rio!  My kids love this rice!

Cilantro Lime Rice
 
1 c. uncooked rice
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth (about 2 C)
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. sugar
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

The Stay at Home Chef

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Just like Cafe Rio's!  Sooooo yum!


Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
3 T salsa verde
1/2 t tabasco sauce
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 small cloves garlic
3/4 c mayo (NOT MIRACLE WHIP)
3/4 c sour cream
juice from one squeezed lime
buttermilk

put ingredients in blender except buttermilk. Blend and add buttermilk until desired consistancy reached. Refrigerate overnight.

Picture Source: The Girl Who Ate Everything