Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork & Cilantro Lime Dressing

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0
Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork & Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe for a mouth-watering Mexican feast
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 hrs

Ready In

10 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork roast
1 chopped onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons salsa , verd
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 standard pkg buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 bunch cilantro ( with stems )
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 lime lime , juice of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
705
Sugar
60g
Fat
35g
Cafe Rio is a popular Mexican restaurant chain known for its fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. This Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe is a copycat version of one of their most popular dishes. The pork is slow cooked in a sweet and savory sauce until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a zingy freshness to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner party or for meal prep, as the pork can be used in a variety of dishes such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
2.Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, salsa, cayenne pepper, and ranch dressing mix to the saucepan and stir to combine.
3.Add the pork roast to a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
4.Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
5.For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
6.Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
7.Serve the pork with the cilantro lime dressing on top.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and the meat is fall-apart tender.

The cilantro lime dressing is fresh and tangy, balancing out the sweetness of the pork.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sugar due to the brown sugar in the sauce.

It is also quite calorie-dense and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cilantro in the dressing has been linked to benefits such as improved digestion and lower blood sugar levels.
Pork is also a good source of protein and contains important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.

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