Try this pork in a salad or taco topped with my Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing, in Sweet Pork Enchiladas or Sweet Pork Enchilada Stack recipe!
More Mexican Recipes You’ll Love
Chicken Enchilada Casserole Best Easy Enchilada Sauce Easy Taco Casserole Best Easy Guacamole Recipe Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Best Easy Mexican Rice
More Copycat Recipes
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala Panera Bread Cheddar Broccoli Soup Portillos Chopped Salad Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Olive Garden Salad and Dressing
Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo of your CDLC creation – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen! So delicious — It’s sweet but not too sweet. Tender, meaty, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth…need I go on? Easy — Simple ingredients are all that’s needed for this Cafe Rio copycat dish. Plus, the instructions are super easy too. Marinade, slow cook, shred, pour a sauce over, devour. Coca-Cola — What? Coke? Are you serious? Yes! I am very serious. This sweet pork would not work, at all, without the addition of Coca-Cola in all steps! It’s the secret, the trick, the magic. Trust me. Step 1
First, place the pork loin in an airtight bag. Add the Coke and brown sugar and seal the bag, placing in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight if desired. (photo 1)
Step 2
When you’re ready to cook, take the pork out and put it in the crock of your slow cooker. Throw out the remaining marinade. (photo 2) Add to the slow cooker more Coke, the water, and spices. (photo 3) Add the lid and cook on high for 3 hours. (photo 4) Drain the slow cooker of all juices and shred the pork with two forks.
Step 3
In a blender, mix together more Coke, brown sugar, and chili powder, plus the green chilis and the enchilada sauce. (photos 5-6) Pour this sauce into the slow cooker on top of the shredded pork. (photo 7-8) Cover and cook for another 30 minutes. You’re done! Serve over rice, noodles, veggies, or just eat by the forkfull!
Recipe adapted from Favorite Family Recipes.
