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Cafe Rio {Copycat} Sweet Pulled Pork

Perfectly sweet and tender, pulled pork is the absolute best when it comes to meat for your meal! This tried and true recipe is definitely one for the books! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Marinate3 hours
Total Time11 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cafe Rio Copycat Sweet Pulled Pork, Cafe Rio Sweet Pulled Pork, pulled pork, sweet pulled pork, sweet pulled pork recipe
Servings: 6 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 2 cups Coca Cola
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 cups Coca-Cola
  • 1 can diced green chilis
  • 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Add the 3-4 pounds pork shoulder roast to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and add 2 cups Coca Cola and ¼ cup brown sugar. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Rub the pork with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and pour 2 cups Coca-Cola over it, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours.
  • Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard the liquid. Shred the pork and return it to the slow cooker.
  • In a blender or food processor, add the 1 can diced green chilis, 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce, and 1 cup brown sugar and blend together.
  • Add the sauce to the pork and stir. Let cook for an additional hour and serve.

Notes

Updated on November 1, 2021
Originally Posted on August 1, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

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