Monday, February 15, 2016

Cafe Rio Pork



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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork 
  • 3 cans Coke (NOT diet)
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • dash garlic salt
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 3/4 (10oz) can red enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso brand, medium spiciness but any will work)
  • 1 c. brown sugar
Throw everything in the crockpot and cook for 8hours on low. then shredd

Cilantro Lime rice
  • 1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)
  • 1 tsp. butter or margarine
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
  • In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes,. Remove from heat.pour lime juice and cilantro over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.
Black Beans
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/3 c. tomato juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
  • In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.

Cilantro Ranch 
  • 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK)
  • 1 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 jalapeno (we like it SPICY so we kept the seeds in it, if you like it mild, just remove the seeds)
Instructions
  • Mix all ingredients together in the blender. 

SALAD
  • 6 large Tortillas (click HERE)
  • Shredded cheese, Mexican blend
  •  Rice 
  •  Black Beans
  • Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
  • Lettuce (NOT iceberg, use leafy green or Romaine)
  • Diced tomato, onion, and cilantro (pico de gallo)
  • Guacamole 
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla Strips 
  • Cotija cheese, crumbled (or you can use Parmesan or feta)
  •  Cilantro Ranch 
Melt Cheese on tortilla and layer everything for a delicious salad!!

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