Description
Experience the irresistible allure of Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, a slow-cooked delight that combines sweetness with savory spices, perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees fork-tender pork infused with vibrant flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture over the pork pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each piece of pork until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place the seared pork in a slow cooker and pour salsa verde over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks and return it to the slow cooker with juices to keep it moist.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg