Use this recipe in emergency situations only, in all other cases: GO TO CAFE RIO!!! This was so much work, and so time consuming… but it was really, really good! Steve and I made salads with the meat and loved it. We even made it for my mother-in-law for her birthday and she too raved about it. If you’ve got the time, go for it – just plan ahead!
2 lbs. pork
3 cans Coke (NOT diet)
1/4 c. brown sugar
Dash garlic salt
1/4 c. water
1 can sliced green chilies
3/4 can red enchilada sauce
1 c. brown sugar
Put the pork in a heavy duty Ziplock bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 c. brown sugar. Marinade for a few hours, or overnight. The longer the better. Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can Coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but don’t let it get too dry). Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred pork. In a food processor or blender, blend 1/2 can Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce and remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste). If it looks too thick add more Coke little by little. Put shredded pork and sauce in crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours. Enjoy!
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I suppose I will have to make this some time. I love Cafe Rio, but since we don’t live near one I will just have to make it my self some time. Would you happen to know the recipe for their ranch dressing? Then I can really have the yummy salad.
I sure do happen to have the recipe you are looking for! Check under the “salad dressing” link and you will find it, or search at the top of the website for “cafe rio” and you can find it that way too! It’s SO delish! Did you get your giftcard?