Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {copycat}

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4.6

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    889 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {copycat}

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Ingredients

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Step 1

  • 2 pounds pork (rib meat or loin)
  • ¾ cup Coke
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Step 2

  • 1 cup Coke
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Step 3

  • ¾ cup Coke
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place pork in a zip lock bag. Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Step 2: Add pork to slow cooker and discard marinade. Add coke, water, garlic salt, onion salt, and chili powder. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Drain the slow cooker and shred pork with two forks.
  3. Step 3: Blend coke, brown sugar, chili powder, green chills, and enchilada sauce together in blender. Pour sauce into slow cooker. Cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with rice if desired.

Notes

  • This pork goes well in burritos, tacos, on salads, enchiladas, and more! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 889kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 1205mg (50%) Potassium 732mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 71g (142%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 889 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 889kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 1205mg 50%
Potassium 732mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 71g 142%
Vitamin A 563IU 11%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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