Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Barbacoa Pork

Cafe Rio, Costa Vida, etc. if you haven't tried it you're missing out. I made this copycat version back in January for my roommates and it was super yummy. It takes some time so if you are planning on making it remember to think about it a day or two before you want to eat it (or just go to Cafe Rio :D). I'm making it again this week...can't wait (my mouth is just salivating thinking about it)!

Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Barbacoa Pork
Recipe came from Favorite Family Recipes
Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Barbacoa Pork

2 pounds pork (we use boneless pork rib meat)

3 cans Coke or Root Beer (NOT diet)

1/4 c. brown sugar

dash garlic salt

1/4 c. water

1 can sliced green chilies

3/4 can enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso brand, medium spiciness but any will work)

1 c. brown sugar

Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 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 remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste..). 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. That's it!
Serve as meat for burritos, salads, nachos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc.