This recipe for Cafe Rio Sweet Pork in a Slow Cooker is very tasty and simple to make. When you mix brown sugar, enchilada sauce, cola, and spices together, you get a sweet and savory sauce that goes well with the tender pork. It's a dish that can be used in many ways, which makes it great for weeknight dinners or parties.
Ingredients: 4-5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat. 1 cup brown sugar. 3/4 cup water. 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce. 1/2 cup cola not diet. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup lime juice. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp dried oregano.
Instructions: Place pork shoulder in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, water, enchilada sauce, cola, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano until well combined. Pour the sauce over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks, mixing it with the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve the sweet pork in tacos, burritos, salads, or bowls, topped with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
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