Sweet Pork Burrito Bowls
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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slow cook
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sweet Pork Burrito Bowls
Description
The pork shoulder is seasoned and placed in a slow cooker with cola, water, and garlic powder to tenderize and infuse sweet flavors during a 3 to 6-hour cook. After cooking, the pork is shredded and returned to the slow cooker. A sauce combining enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, cola, and brown sugar is blended until smooth and added to the pork, which cooks further to meld flavors.
The shredded pork mixture is served atop rice—plain or cilantro lime style—and accompanied by warm beans, chopped lettuce, and salsa or pico de gallo as preferred toppings. This lineup creates a hearty, customizable burrito bowl with contrasting textures and flavors in each bite.
The method utilizes a slow cooker for convenience and tender results. The recipe notes recommend storing ingredients separately to maintain freshness and suggest freezing the cooked pork for up to three months. Proper thawing in the refrigerator overnight is advised for best texture upon reheating.
Ingredients
For the pork:
- 2-4 pounds pork shoulder
- 3 cups cola divided, Coke brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce , or homemade, ½ the recipe
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
For the burrito bowls:
- rice or cilantro lime rice, cooked Mexican style
- lettuce , chopped
- black beans (or pinto beans), drained and warmed
- salsa or pico de gallo, homemade
Instructions
- Season pork on all sides with pepper and a little bit of salt. Add pork to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over pork and pour in 2 cups of coke and 1 cup water to slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred the pork and return it to the pot.
- To a blender add enchilada sauce, green chiles, 1 cup of coke and ½ cup brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Pour over shredded pork. Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour, or high for 30 minutes
Notes
- Store all components separately in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to preserve freshness.
- Freeze shredded pork in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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