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Sweet Pork Barbacoa - Cafe Rio Style

The first time I made this I had no idea if it was going to taste right. To be honest I'm not the biggest fan of these flavors, but my husband is! So when it was complete I asked him to taste it and he got the biggest smile on his face!!! If you like pork barbacoa, this is a keeper!

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Category: Other

Ingredients

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Recipe

3 pound(s) pork butt (shoulder)
1 cup(s) cola, I used coke
1/3 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1 garlic clove - minced
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/2 cup(s) water
1 1/4 cup(s) cola, I used coke
1 cup(s) cola, I used coke
1 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
4 ounce(s) can, diced green chilies
15 ounce(s) can medium red enchilada sauce

Sweet Pork Barbacoa - Cafe Rio Style Directions

  1. I know the ingredient list is redundant, but follow along, it's really not complicated.
  2. Place the pork in a large ziplock bag. Add 1 C Cola and 1/3 C brown sugar. Mix it around and, seal up the bag and place in the fridge for at least an hour. I left mine in the fridge overnight
  3. Add the pork to your slow cooker, and discard the marinade. Add in the garlic, onion, 1/2 tsp chili powder, water and 1 1/4 C cola. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 8 hours.
  4. Remove the pork, and shred it with