Cafe Rio {Copycat} Creamy Tomatillo Cilantro Ranch Dressing [+ Video], Cilantro Lime Rice Cafe Rio {Copycat} [+ Video], Crock Pot Cafe Rio {Copycat} Chicken [+ Video], Smothered Cafe Rio {Copycat} Chicken Burrito. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 3 hours. So so good and so easy. Sorry to not get back to you sooner! I hope you all enjoy. ! Jared, We love, love, love this recipe! FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ONFACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST|TWITTERFOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES. If you are trying to lose weight, pork is a better choice than beef, because pork is lower in calories. -Only use pork butt or shoulder. About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. , Hi Crystal, I havent tried it with chicken yet, but it should turn out just as well. There is no change in cooking time. I havent tried this with frozen pork yet. I have a 7lb pork butt and I dont want to chance it in my instant pot. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. I have about four hours. Could I pull this off w/the normal sauce packet and then add garlic powder? Instructions . I did try the sauce and it is tasty. Add the pork to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add cup brown sugar and 2 cups Coca-Cola. Once it finishes and steam is released I drain liquid, shred with two forks, then add the enchilada sauce mixture and just incorporate together until hot. Place pork shoulder or butt in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup each of Dr. Pepper and water over the meat. Does. ON. I havent tried the old elpaso version, but this is very close to the cafe rio flavor. Sorry Christine, but thanks for trying it. Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. Ive never heard of this old el paso sauce packet. Im eating leftovers for lunch with my 5yo and 2yo and they also approve. Caramelized the chopped onions and then add them with the carrots and peppers to the sauce in the IP before adding the meat and then add the shredded pork and let it stay on warm for a while? Just Clarification, do you cook it for 6 hours or 8-9 hours and then an additional 2 hours after adding the remaining ingredients? But for adults, 1/2 lb perversion (before adding the sauce). How do you make the dressing/sauce that is on top? Becky, I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! Heres the definition of recipe: a set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish: a recipe for a cake. But heres the deal. Thanks. Did you have an update to this recipe? Thanks! Toss into your preferred salad or burrito! Discard liquid from crock pot. If you do try this recipe, be sure to try their Garlic Black Beans as wellso good! Im trying to cook this now but only have 3 lbs of meat. While we dont have the actual recipe, we literally cannot taste a difference. A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper over pork roast. My. Thank you for your kind comments! This was absolutely perfect! - Pork recipe is made with pork shoulder (Boston pork butt), pantry Thank you for this easy recipe! Everyone says it tastes just like Cafe Rio. Do you by chance have a copycat recipe for the Cafe Rio spicy green chile pork? Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. 2 cups brown sugar Dont like the one she posted? After eating more than my share of Cafe Rio meals, I came up with this oven or slow cooker recipeback in 2011. Can I sub beef for this or do you have the cafe rio shredded beef recipe? I saw someone else comment that they use half a liter of Dr Pepper but I wasnt sure if they meant in the instant pot instead of water or what. Shred and toss well in sauce. Thank you for bringing that to my attention! Haha I know! xo We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Want to make it authentic? I have never tried it with Diet coke. It really is better the next day as it sits in the juice or from the freezer. Or just the last 2 hours add the mixture? Combine a can and a half of Coke with about a quarter cup of brown sugar. I think if I double it there should be enough. Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No-Bake Banana Pudding), Quinoa salad with edamame, cucumber and avocado, Chili recipes with ground beef and sausage, 2 pounds pork ((we use boneless pork ribs)), 10 ounces red enchilada sauce ((Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work)). 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). Whisk to combine. Cannot wait to use leftovers in tacos and a salad. Si. Your email address will not be published. Join our family as we cook, bake, and enjoy time together in the kitchen. thanks for reading ABK [ Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one] *Recipe here [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:10] Have you made this recipe yet? This recipe will serve 8-10 people. Can you please post or send me the old recipe? Cant wait to try your recipe. It might be overcooked a little. Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. It was a TIE. Does thefood blogworldreally need another Caf Rio recipe? So delicious- this recipe is a keeper! A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. Pour mixture into bag. I love your variation and thanks for sharing, Joana! My family said it tasted just like cafe rio. I hope the store doesnt stop carrying them! Sorry about the half eaten salad in this next pictureit was SO good that I forgot to take a picture before I ate most of it! Thanks for sharing it. Im letting you in on all the secrets! YESSS! Either I toss everything in a bag with the meat and freeze it then pop it in the slow cooker on low for 10-12 hours or I cook it and allow it to cool completely then put in bags (we separate into two meals since our family is small) and freeze for up to 1 month. -Cook onions in a pan with oil until caramelized, add to cooked pork and enchilada sauce. Oh darnit! The IP tends to release a higher volume of liquid from ingredient in the pot, which can dilute sauces. Ive added brown sugar to step 11. Arrange the carrots, celery, onions, and bay leaves around the pork, or place in a square of cheesecloth (the traditional way), pull up the corners and tie it shut with a string. I dont think there was another recipe that called for it. I usually do not have to increase the cook time much for a larger roast, but I would allow for an extra hour to be safe! Sautd a 6.5# pork shoulder on all sides and cooked for 52 min + 50 min natural release and it was still not cooked all the way through, which left the meat tough and not able to be shredded. {Plus, I sorta have an aversion to cooking with soda pop.}. If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little. Hi Melissa, I am likely the only person in the world that couldnt get this to work for me. 3. Add apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. Cade and Carrian have three children and love to spend time together whether its vacationing or snuggled up on the couch for a good movie. Oh, I wish you did! The IP takes away much of the time normally spent in the slow cooking process, but remember the pot needs to come up to pressure, and the process takes a bit of time. It actually acts as a meat tenderizer in the recipe so dont leave it out. Turned out fabulous. I tried several different cook times, from 30-75 minutes. Soooo good. We are still working on it, but we still havent found quite the right replacement. He, Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Sweet Cinnamon Butter! Its personal preference if you want to add them to the sauce. -Simmer pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Theres no need to marinate the pork, like other recipes. Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos, Your email address will not be published. Thank you so much for posting this! The meat was super tender and shredded with the slightest of pressure. -Only use pork butt or shoulder. Looks incredible, Carrian! Si. Hope that helps! Hi Faith! Make a smooth paste by blending. After trying a few different cook times and water levels and also marinating vs not marinating, I found pork loin to be too lean. If you are wanting to triple the recipe, yes you would triple the amount of soda. Thanks for making this recipe possible in the instant pot! Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Burrito Copycat Recipe, Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing (Cafe Rio Copycat), Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes All the Best in One Place, Our Version of Cafe Rios Chicken Tortilla Soup, Our Version of Cafe Rios Sweet Pork Burrito, Our Version of Cafe Rios Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans. Dump all the liquid in the crockpot. Enjoy. You could open a restaurant. It looks so delicious! I love it in a burrito or on a salad. 3 lbs. Let us know how it turns out! We've perfected the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Copycat Recipe! I need to get myself an instapot and try this! Heres my question in someones reply: I bought a 9lb pork shoulder. The aromatics totally make a difference, but you throw them out after its done cooking. Or would you stick to the original recipe you posted of the crockpot version? Enjoy using your Instant Pot! Tastes great! Recognizing the Sunshine and Living Happy. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. I would wait to put the sauce on until you are ready to serve it. Thank you so much for your support! Lettuce I was referring to your homemade spice mix. Excited to try this. Its in the crockpot right now. Appreciate it;). xo Here is the link https://abountifulkitchen.com/favorite-cafe-rio-copycat-recipes/, I have used this recipe several times, most recently for New Years Eve. Its perfect in burritos, tacos and salads. No Cafe Rio?!! Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. Combine the cola stevia and cherry flavoring in a 12 fl oz (350 mL) glass. The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. But sadly it has not come to Oregon yet. (sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this). Wow!!!! . Some say Dr. Pepper. Just curious if it would make the flavor different. Thanks for the insider tip! Don't drink the crock pot liquid. If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)!