Cafe Rio style Enchiladas

For anyone who hasn't ever tasted the awesomeness that is Cafe Rio's sweet pork, you are truly missing out on a life-altering experience.

The only problem is having to wait in line to get it... I once called a TAKE-OUT order at 5:00 on a Friday night and was told to pick up my burrito at 7:30!! But it was SO worth it that I waited.

I'm not claiming this recipe is exactly the same- but it's pretty darn close:



2 pounds pork
2 cans Coke (NOT diet)
1/4 c. brown sugar
dash garlic salt
1/4 c. water
1 can green chilies
3/4 can green enchilada sauce
1 c. brown sugar

Put the pork in a ziploc bag to marinade. Add 1 can of coke and 1/4 c. of brown sugar. Marinade for a few hours or overnight.

Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of 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) or on low for 8 hours. 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 1 c. brown sugar. If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little.

Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours.

Add shredded pork and cheese to taste to tortillas and roll into burritos. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce on top and add cheese. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

Just a sidenote, I have decided that using a mild enchilada sauce makes the enchiladas seem too sweet. I suggest using something medium or spicier, depending on your preference for spice. This will make at least 4 decent sized burritos, and are great as leftovers!

Enjoy!