Ingredients
SWEET PORK
- 3 pounds pork roast
- 1 can Dr. Pepper
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
CILANTRO RICE
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups uncooked white rice
CILANTRO RANCH DRESSING
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
- 2 cups prepared Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 small tomatillos, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
- black or pinto beans
- shredded Mexican style cheese
- tortillas
- topping ideas: guacamole, diced tomato, sour cream, enchilada sauce, tortilla chip strips
Instructions
TO PREPARE SWEET PORK
- Place pork roast in the slow cooker. Add the Dr. Pepper, brown sugar, salsa, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred the pork with about an hour left of cooking time.
TO PREPARE CILANTRO RICE
- In a medium or large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water, butter, and bouillon. Then stir in the garlic, green chilies, cilantro, salt, onion, and rice.
- Once mixture comes to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook on low for about 20 minutes. (Makes about 10 cups, so plenty for a side dish as well.)
TO PREPARE CAFE RIO CILANTRO RANCH DRESSING
- In your blender, add milk, mayonnaise, dry dressing mix, prepared Ranch dressing, tomatillos (if using), cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth. (Makes about 4 cups.)
ASSEMBLING CAFE RIO SWEET PORK BURRITO
- On a tortilla, layer rice, pork, beans, and shredded cheese. Roll it up, tucking the ends inside and your roll. Cover with enchilada sauce and top with shredded cheese.
- If desired, place burritos seam-down in a baking dish and bake in oven at 350° until heated through and cheese is melted.
ASSEMBLING CAFE RIO SWEET PORK SALAD
- Start with a warmed tortilla, then layer rice, beans, salad, pork, shredded cheese, and cilantro Ranch dressing. Top with diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and other toppings, if desired.