Hi Morgan, Ours always appears to be done at 6 as well but I like how the flavor builds when going to 8 hours. Cover and heat until warmed all the way through and the meat has absorbed the sauce, about 1 to 2 hours on LOW heat. I strained the meat, but it looks nothing like yours!! Hi Kathy! 1 packet sauce (no longer made) You could try to add more brown sugar to compensate if you absolutely cannot find or use a regular soda. The process was so easy and the results were amazing. It is a family favorite for sure! I have not tried this recipe using chicken, but if I were to try it, I would use the same amount of chicken as pork (3 lbs) but cook it for about 6 hours. I moved out of the area where my local cafe rio was. So glad you like! Make sure to marinate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. We have used it and it was pretty good but we are working on a new recipe since we cant find that cooking sauce anymore. Im so looking forward to making this for my family! I made extra sweet sauce, would I be able to freeze the sauce alone to use for my next batch of sweet pork later this month? Join our family as we cook, bake, and enjoy time together in the kitchen. I make my IP pork similar to yours but pour 1/2 liter of Dr pepper around pork chunks in IP and cook under manual pressure for 60 min unless very large portion in 8 qt I would cook for 75 min. A little more Coke can be added if it seems too thick. IM planning on tripling it for a birthday PARTy. -Use a spice blend of garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. So happy you enjoyed it! haha. Hi Allison, if youre using a 4 lb roast, I would set the pressure time for 70-80 minutes. Is there anyway to use store bought pulled pork to speed up the recipe? For this reason, when cooking in the IP, I often make the finished sauce after the main dish has been cooked. Im not sure it would be that good. It is spot on! Whether its from scratch or not, its a recipe. Sorry about the confusion. Rub with garlic salt and pour 2 cups of coke and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. just a thought for those trying to watch their sugar intake. I hope you all enjoy. Im sorry! Apply nonstick cooking spray to the inside of the slow cooker. Discard any fat. We love to place a tortilla on a plate, then top it with black beans, rice and the sweetpork, just like Caf Rio does. I worked at cafe rio and they boil the pork roasts in the coke unthen put the sugar and enchilada sauce in a bag until it is served on the line ..yours looks good but not the same. xo I do not live near any Kroger stores. took the tip to let it sit overnight, so i am excited to try it tonight for dinner! xo, At what point in the recipe do you add these vegetables? This recipe has always been a hit, especially in our family. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The fat will need to be removed and discarded.-I use both homemade and canned red enchilada sauce for this recipe. This recipe is clearly a little different because it uses Coke, but trust me its the way its prepared that is key. I love anything and everything with root beer.and now youve made pulled pork with it. Here is the old recipe: Also, when you write oregano it is the ground oregano, not the leaves, right? You can now make Cafe Rio Sweet Pork at home! Wonder what the Coke does? I used this recipe to make about 40 pounds of the sweet pork for a graduation party and it was a hit. Pour pork and liquid into crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. How long did you pressure cook it for? We dont buy caffeinated drinks so I was hoping it would taste just as great with rootbeer. Cut pork loin into three to four large chunks and add to crockpot. I love the pork Barbacoa burrito and have not been able to recreate it or find some thing close to it here in Texas until this recipe thank you for posting this. Remove pork from crock pot and transfer to cutting board. Thanks for the recipe! Discard liquid from crock pot. I have been a little intimidated by new recipes in my IP, but had a great cut of meat from a sale and thought I would give it a try. Turn to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Si, Hi there! Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Christine, ), add on top of the pork roast, cook it up all day, take out the pork and shred it up, and add back in some of the sauce (not all of it.it makes a lot of sauce!) . Cafe Rio Sweet Pork - Life In The Lofthouse {recipe to follow} This was, in my opinion, the easiest of the recipes. My son took some left-overs back to college with him and texted me to let me know that everyone loved it there as well. Or should I do it in the oven? Grab a blender and add 8 oz coke, green chilies, red enchilada sauce and brown sugar. Through the years weve had many friends who have moved on to new adventures in places other than Utah (though Cafe Rio is spreading like crazy across the countrynow in CA, AZ, CO, FL, ID, MD, MT, NV, VA, WA, and WY!) I love Cafe Rio! -Pork is marinated in Coke, full strength, not Diet Coke. We ate on it for 2 days!! Thanks! xo . Instructions. Ill have to whittle away at the leftovers until its gone, but now I know not to take any of my family to Cafe Rio. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 cup of brown sugar. It goes perfectly in burritos, tacos, salads and so much more. Lauren, xo Blend until smooth. Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Full of delicious sweet flavor, this copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe goes perfectly in salads, tacos, burritos and more. I do have a couple of questions, will this amount of sauce work for 4.5 lbs shoulder/butt, do you buy yours with or without the bone? Just made this recipe for the second time. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small dish. Prepare everything the same, but set the pork and bouquet garni (see section below) in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours. Shred pork with two forks, and remove any fat. I made this for my daughter and I for a twist on regular tacos. I have a very happy husband! Thanks again! Thats the only reason, its just gooey. Youll have to try ours and see how it compares in taste! If so would you put the sauce on before your freeze it or wait until you serve it? Pour can of Coke, water and garlic salt over pork in the slow cooker. We absolutely LOVE Caf Rio. 12 servings Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 6 hours 40 minutes Total: 6 hours 50 minutes Rate Recipe Ingredients 3 lbs. It might be overcooked a little. Walmart. Basically, thats asking for an actual recipe. So delicious- this recipe is a keeper! Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is an updated version of my original recipe made in the oven or slow cooker, which takes up to 12 hours to cook. Sweet Pork (Cafe Rio Copycat) with NO cola involved - Sunshine in my pocket And youll wonder why. I have another request if possible. Would it effect the cooking time if I left the bone in? Do you live around a Kroger? xo Drain marinade and discard. 1 cup rootbeer, coke or Dr Pepper. Remove pork from marinade and place in a slow cooker along with half a can of coke, water, and garlic salt. It is wonderful. The sweet pork also makes a perfect topping for nachos. Thank you so much for this recipe!! Keep cooking for an additional hour or two on low heat with the lid on the crock pot. Pork tenderloin and pork loin roast are not good choices for this recipe. 2. The recipe for the spice rub was a bonus, flavoring the pork beautifully. Si. Pour half of the can of soda around the roast in the slow cooker. Also, did not take 8 hours in our crock pot, more like 6 total. Let marinate for 3 hours or overnight. You just mix together all four ingredients (yes, only four ingredients! i use a boston butt cut and found it works perfectly. How To Make Our Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe: When you are ready to prepare the sweet pork for this Cafe Rio copycat recipe, get out your slow cooker and fill it half of the way with water. Cuts of pork are not created equal! The pork cooks for a long time in the slow cooker which makes the meat tender and easy to shred. No need to increase sauce amount. I havent tried the old elpaso version, but this is very close to the cafe rio flavor. We had our friends from Guatemala over and they RAVED, exclaiming it tasted extremely authentic. Fixed! Hi Megan, thank you for pointing that out, the cook time should be about and hour and a half. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. I have never tried it with Diet coke. That extra 1 to 2 hours after shredding the pork and pouring in the remaining ingredients is just meant to heat it all up together. I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too! Cant wait to see how it all comes together. Cheese Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Hi Melissa, Just cook up some fresh flour tortillas with a little sprinkle of cheese and throw in those recipes for the cilantro lime rice and tomatillo sauce. Cook the pork in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Si. Set the manual/pressure cook button for 60 minutes. i didnt continue to cook with sauce mixture but Im sure it would make the flavor more deep and perhaps a little thicker maybe? No words can describe how happy my family is. Let us know! Hi Anna, its actually a sauce pouch, so its liquid but not in a can. Hi Cristi! OR you can place the shredded pork, and the remaining ingredients in a large pot on the stove top and heat it until its all warmed through. Hi! Thank you for your kind comments! EVER. Im planning to make this for cinco de mayo tomorrow. In fact you can make the quesadilla at home too with our Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Quesadilla recipeyoure welcome! This was absolutely perfect! Oh my gosh, cant thank you enough for perfecting this recipe for the instant pot. I saw someone else comment that they use half a liter of Dr Pepper but I wasnt sure if they meant in the instant pot instead of water or what. Otherwise will try again when I have more time. Its a great alternative to eating out! I was wondering if you could make an Instant Pot variation on this recipe! Hi Elise, you could try cooking it for 45 minutes if you only have 3 lbs of meat. I think you need the sweetness of regular soda for this recipe. About 2 years ago I started making the sweet pork at home, and it just never tasted right. Drain marinade and put pork, can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but dont let it get TOO dry) or on low for 8 hours. Im wanting to make this this weekend and put it on Rumbi-style rice. Ive tried a couple other times to make this and this was by far closest to Cafe Rio. Ive added brown sugar to step 11. Required fields are marked *. Wondering if I could make this recipe in a crockpot-I dont have an instant pot. [ Note to judges: this was recipe 2 for all of you that preferred this one] *Recipe here [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:10] The pork is tender and juicy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Wait 30-60 minutes before serving. I dont need to spend 10 bucks for one at Cafe Rio ever again when I can make it so easily at home! Hi Tamara, I usually just simmer the pork in a pan with cut up yellow onions, serrano peppers and chopped carrots, then remove the peppers and carrots after cooking and do not use the peppers and carrots in the sauce. And the other 50% of the judges liked my moms recipe! You do not need to change the cooking time. I love my Instagram friends <3 Ill have to try chicken next time. Rumor has it that Dr Pepper or Coke are the preferred pops for Cafe Rio, choose whichever you prefer. Warm in a slow oven or stovetop. Im glad you can make sweet pork any time you need a Cafe Rio fix. I absolutely love this recipe but havent been able to find the sauce lately. Ann. Fresh cooked tortillas Drain the marinade and add the pork to a 5-quart slow cooker. Yes, I have a slow cooker or oven version of this recipe as well! Sprinkle the pork with the garlic powder and roast in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours. The at home version of Cafe Rio recipes includes: sweet pork, black beans, cilantro lime rice, pico, guac, and of course the most important part of the meal, the dressing! No cafe rio close by. Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No-Bake Banana Pudding), Quinoa salad with edamame, cucumber and avocado, Chili recipes with ground beef and sausage, 2 pounds pork ((we use boneless pork ribs)), 10 ounces red enchilada sauce ((Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work)). Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} Recipe [+ Video]. This pork look so saucy and delicious! xo Is there anyway that you could still leave the old recipe up too? Cook the shredded pork in the crockpot with the sauce for 2 hours on low. I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now! I have been making various copycat recipes for the past 15 years and this is the best and least fussy. I recommend using a large, marbled boneless pork roast like pork shoulder, pork butt or pork carnitas. Doing a slow roast on the pork with a spice mixture, those root veggies and preparing the sauce separate makes for an identical result. Appreciate it;). Si, This may seem like a dumb question, but could you also use this recipe with chicken? I did 30 pounds of pork and it went so smoothly and quickly! ITs still really sweet and delicious. Can you say easy? Is there any way to fix that? Thanks so much for the yummy recipe! i made this yesterday! Every time I eat it, its like a warm homey feeling comes over me. Kamie, I had my doubts because the ingredients seem so random, but we love this recipe and have done it with and without marinade several times. Amazingly easy and so delicious. Have you made this and froze it for use later? Thank you Si for another great recipe! Added some lettuce, corn salsa, pico, and cotija cheese and it was so, so good! If youve ever even had a flight layover in Utah, youve probably eaten at Cafe Rio (thanks to the airport location)! Pork and beef have about the same amount of protein, with beef being slightly higher, so really, it just depends on what youre looking for. Pour half of the seasoning mixture over the roast and rub it into the meat. xo Our favorite way to enjoy it is on top of a salad. Im wondering if it will works or if I need to go to the store! Remove the lid, turn the heat up to high and cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce is . Si. Its personal preference if you want to add them to the sauce. I would also place the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot before you put the roast in. Thanks for another great one!! Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. I love this recipe and cant find any sauce either. It was to die for. Add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 3 hours. Would you recommend cooking all of it at once for a longer time, or cutting it into thirds and cooking only one piece for now? Your email address will not be published. I love that! Its in the crockpot right now. It is so yummy! In the recipe, It states to place the shredded the pork with the sauce and additional 2 hours on the crock pot. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa - House of Nash Eats Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes Delicious sweet pulled pork perfect for your favorite Mexican food dish. Thank you so much for your review! Brown sugar should be included in step 11 yes? Blend or process 1/2 can of Coke with the chilies, enchilada sauce, and the rest of the brown sugar until smooth (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste). Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours. This recipe looks delicious! Once pork is completely cooked, shred up the pork with two forks. My hubby doesnt share anything either. Discard the juices in the slow cooker and then add the shredded pork back in along with the sweet sauce and mix together. ), Hi Tanya! Corrected made. I made this last night for my family and we had Missionaries over and everybody loved it- the leftovers are amazing too! We have a whole section. It is so sweet, so delicious. Use the dro Stevia is a natural sweetener that grows as a plant. We have made it for several years now and it surely is a treat! Thanks so much for sharing and for reading ABK! Thanks! We will definitely look into that! Hello! We have tried a few Cafe Rio Pork recipes because we love it and live in a state where there is, sadly, no Cafe Rio. Please share below and rate the recipe after youve given it a try! In the Instant Pot It took me years to jump on the pressure cooker bandwagon. xo Peach Mango Salsa Make sure the lid is set to the Sealing position. And then release for 45 min. Haha I know! I have always marinated my pork the night before or for at least a couple hours, but if you forget or just dont have time go ahead and cook it without marinading it. The link for my homemade sauce is on this post under the last paragraph "Tips and Secrets for Perfect Cafe Rio Sweet Pork". What was the other recipe that called for the elusive sauce packet? Karis Garden Salsa Hi Mindy! Thanks for sharing it. Hello March! REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREEOh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTERAND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY! Pour half of the Coke and water around pork. Using a slow cooker is an easy way to make pulled pork. Hi there! Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork So Ive beenexperimenting withdifferent versions and this one is the one we feel tastes closest to the real thing. Cafe Rio Sweet Pork (copycat recipe) - Like Mother, Like Daughter Add coke and brown sugar and seal bag. read more:If you love this copycat sweet pork recipe, youre bound to love our BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe too! If you've ever been to Utah you've probably had Cafe Rio, specifically Cafe Rio Sweet Pork. My secrets (and recipes) for getting dinner on the table FAST! Alot of prep work but was delicious. Im eating it right now for the third day in a row, still in awe at how delicious it is. it is super yummy. I love seeing what you made. It really is better the next day as it sits in the juice or from the freezer. It is so tricky to recreate! First its so easy, and second its delicious! If you friends from Guatemala loved it then its a winner! All rights reserved. Place meat in pot when hot and brown on both sides. Glad you loved this recipe. Pure comfort food! This looks so good! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Many pressure cooking experts agree that releasing the pressure manually (turning the pressure valve to release) will cause the meat to be tough. Maybe they will give me a hint. kinda confusing :/ maybe its showing up weird in my phone. Also, just received your cookbook and cant wait to flip through it at lunch! The meat was super tender and shredded with the slightest of pressure. I planned and prepped, started the process and allotted for 8 hrs, as top of recipe states but did not realize until it was too late there was additional 2 hours. I do have one question though, how much taco sauce do you use? I have a 7lb pork butt and I dont want to chance it in my instant pot. I hope the store doesnt stop carrying them! Hi Megan, Love your blog:). Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe, cant wait to make it again! Did you have an update to this recipe? This recipe will serve 8-10 people. Si. Hi Faith! Cafe Rio Sweet Pork {Copycat} recipes - Main course Krista, Use it to top a salad, a burrito, or a taco. Theres no need to marinate the pork, like other recipes. Id love to know if this turned out well for you! Cover crock pot with lid and cook another 1 to 2 hours on low heat. But I maybe missed this, but when do you put the brown sugar in? I am doubling the recipe. Hi Anita, Im liking this idea! Cook for another 2 hours covered on low heat. We are still working on it! first taste before i put it away was tip top, best pulled pork ive ever made Ohhh, Ill have to check it out! I need guidance. Put pork and marinade liquid into a lined slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. I have about four hours. You can put this sweet pork into a salad, in a burrito, in enchiladas, on top of nachos, in a rice bowl, or in a quesadilla like we already discussed above. Should cook time stay the same or would you suggest longer? In factI find these recipes to be actually BETTER than the real versions. Thank you so much for your support! 2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork ribs) 36 ounces Coke (3 soda cans) NOT diet 1/4 cup brown sugar dash garlic salt 1/4 cup water 1 can diced green chilies 10 ounces red enchilada sauce (Old El Paso brand is gluten free, I like medium spiciness but any will work) 1 cup brown sugar Instructions Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinate. If your slow cooker is big enough you should be ok with the same time. I will update that ASAP, thank you for letting me know. Not sure if tripling it will fit in one crock pot, so I would just use two separate crock pots/ slow cookers. This will add the perfect flavor to this pork! Si. My slow cooked method posted previously recommends marinating, but this recipe does not. However, in my experience coke zero and light brown sugar work really well in this recipe. Also, should I double the sauce? Notes Freezing: this cooked pork freezes amazing well. Thanks for posting the recipe. If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little. Hi Melissa, you can cook it for the same amount of time, 50 min. This pulled pork is perfect over salad, rice, tacos, burritos, quesadillas or on a toasted bun. I tried the recipe with both boneless pork ribs and boneless pork shoulder. It takes minut, Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Copyc, Finished off the day with Pan Cream Cheese Sugar C, Come see us today (Monday only) from 3-6:00 at @ru, Favorite appetizer? We are still working on it too. Thanks for asking! That is so exciting! It is heaven! Yes, I made it last night for our Relief Society activity. You are awesome Im glad I read this! Mix the Sauce packet, brown sugar and pop and bring to a simmer over medium high heat until thickened a little. Ive tried it and it still turns out amazing! Turn the roast over and use the other half of the seasoning mixture to do the same on the other side. In the comments,someone asks for a substitute for the sauce package. And this recipe is perfect for a crowd! By taco seasoning mixes and the Spanish rice. Use a can of Coke and a quarter cup of brown sugar to marinate the pork for at least two hours and up to overnight. Chopped pork. brown sugar, cafe rio, cafe rio copycat, cafe rio pork, copycat, copycat recipe, mexican pork, pork, root beer, shredded pork, sweet pork, FREE EMAIL BONUS: Cozy Soup Recipes to Get You Through the Winter, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686939072946/, http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/09/red-chile-sauce-chicken-enchiladas.html, Jenna @ Extra Income Genie on February 24, 2014, Rocky Mountain Woman on September 11, 2013, Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain on September 11, 2013, Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking on September 11, 2013. I am planning a large event and want to make sure I have enough. I usually order the fire-grilled chicken, but I always seem to ask Kale if I can have a bite of his! Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Place the seasoned pork roast into the slow cooker. Thank you so much for compiling this recipe and all your other recipes. I have even been told this recipe tastes better than the real thing. If the chicken is fresh or thawed it takes about 6 minutes both of these times are on high or manual pressure. Changing the amount doesnt change the time when using the IP. Can I make this is in the crockpot or oven. How would it taste to make this completely through, and then freeze it? Thank you so much. Cook a pork roast and tuck it inside. Hey Mindy! serving of pork contains 4.5 g of fat, with 1.5 g of saturated fat. Thank you! I love it in a burrito or on a salad. 4 Ways to Make Dr. Pepper - wikiHow . Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat) - Favorite Family Recipes Or would you stick to the original recipe you posted of the crockpot version? Its that good! I am so sad the Old El Paso sauce is no longer available. Oh, I already know I am going to love this week over here!! Would timing and measurements be different? xo So sorry, I asked my comment in a reply on accident. Does. I have always marinated my pork the night before or for at least a couple hours, but if you forget or just dont have time go ahead and cook it without marinading it. Hi Brenda, I would use about 8-10 pounds of meat. Cafe Rio {Copycat} Sweet Pulled Pork - Recipes Studio But have you noticed that most of them call for Coke or Dr. Pepper? Im so glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for sharing, So if you are cooking a 7 lb roast, about 3.5-4 lbs of meat left if using a pork butt or shoulder. But heres the deal. I love your variation and thanks for sharing, Joana! In your tips it says to simmer pork with cut up yellow onions (later you suggest caramelizing the onions prior), serrano peppers and carrots and then discard the peppers and carrots. Oh it's so good! Double one of the recipes and the make one single recipe in the other. Add the pork to your slow cooker, and discard the marinade. There is no change in cooking time. haha, at least Im not the only one dealing with a non-sharer. Hi, in step 10 it says to put the the remaining juice aside in a small bowl. Si. Si, Crystal I should have mentioned above, chicken will take way less time. I love using the IP to speed up what used to take hours to cook in a slow cooker or oven. Yes it really is that fast and simple! 2- Cut pork roast into quarters and add to the Instant Pot. Cook on low for at least 6-7 hours. Weve fed 8 just fine with it but you could always double it and have leftovers! Thanks for reading ABK, This applies to braising or smoking or an oven roast. You can also use Boneless Pork Rib meat, which is basically the same thing as the shoulder, without the bone. The sugar in the drink break down the fibers in the meat. Merely arrange everything in the dish with the pork and get rid of it after baking. It is on their must-eat list when they come back to visit every single time. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Looks like Ill have to make me one using your yummy recipe! Any progress on a new recipe? Im going to have to slice and it absorbed no flavor. Sorry Christine, but thanks for trying it. Theyre smoked jalapeos, but the adobo sauce they come canned in is the magical part. Top 40 Dr Pepper Copycat Recipe Recipes Thats cheaper than I got mine. This pork is the real deal! You might enjoy Cinder. Si. I didnt have root beer so I used Dr. Pepper, also I added a little more brown sugar but I like things very sweet. Mention @favoritefamilyrecipes or tag #favoritefamilyrecipes! Get free recipes sent straight to your inbox! Shred pork. (sorry for the late reply, just now seeing this). If you want to start the meat at 3:00 pm when you leave to start driving carpool, go ahead, the meat will be fine in the Instant Pot for hours. Discard any large pieces of fat and then shred. Thanks for making this recipe possible in the instant pot! My family LOVES your Caf Rio Chicken. enchilada sauce can Mothers Day is coming soon(hint, hint) Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe | by Leigh Anne Wilkes - Your Homebased Mom I made this 2 weeks ago and my 9 year old who loves Cafe rio said it was way better then the restaurant!!! This is my go to sweet pork recipe. Would I still cook it for 50 mins? xo, The cook time in the Instant Pot will vary according to the cut of meat used. Everyone at my family gathering loved it. A Bountiful Kitchen Cookbook, filled with recipes, photos, stories, and special notes from me, is now available for purchase! Taking some of the liquid out if there is too much. Thank you for asking and for reading ABK! A++ both ways. Jessica, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOT. Place roast inside slow cooker. Sounds yummy. If you are wanting to triple the recipe, yes you would triple the amount of soda. Carole, Ive never tried a recipe from you that Ive disliked. Go ahead and make this recipe as written. Si, Si. Put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water and garlic salt in slow cooker. Spread some garlic salt, salt, and pepper around. I cook a recipe from your blog at least 3x a week , Oh no Sara, Im sorry! Were not really Coke people, so we used root beer instead. Help!!! If you are short on time, you can skip the marinating step. You can also use the meat in tacos, enchiladas or burritos. I make everything ahead and then we simply chop up lettuce and tomatoes and grill fresh tortillas for a homemade Cafe Rio style feast! Si. Excellent! But sadly it has not come to Oregon yet. The pork is marinated and slow-cooked to perfection in some surprising ingredients!