Sweet Pork (Something Like Cafe Rio)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 12
The Ultimate Sweet Pork Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

2-3 hours

Ready In

2.5-3.5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless pork shoulder or 2 lbs pork butt
2 cans Coke , divided ( NOT diet coke )
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 dash garlic salt
1 dash onion salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 chili in adobo sauce , minced
1/4 cup water
1 can diced green chilies
0.75 can red enchilada sauce ( 3/4 of a 10 ounce can )
1/2 cup brown sugar ( up to 1/2 cup more if desired )
1 tablespoon butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
467
Sugar
30g
Fat
26g
If you love the sweet pork served at Cafe Rio, then you're in luck! This recipe is a copycat version of that dish and tastes just as delicious. The pork is slow roasted in Coke and spices until it's tender and flavorful, then simmered in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. It's perfect for a family dinner or to serve at your next party.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2.Cut pork into 2 inch cubes and place in a baking dish.
3.Pour one can of Coke over the pork and sprinkle with brown sugar, garlic salt, onion salt, ground cumin, and chili in adobo sauce.
4.Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2-3 hours or until pork is tender.
5.In a large skillet, combine the remaining can of Coke, water, green chilies, red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, and butter and bring to a boil.
6.Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.Shred the pork and add to the skillet with the sauce.
8.Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thickened to your liking.

PROS

This sweet pork recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

It’s great as a main dish or used in tacos, burritos, and salads.

CONS

This dish is high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s also not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sweet pork recipe isn’t the healthiest option, it does provide a good source of protein and iron from the pork.
The cumin used in the recipe has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in digestion.

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