Cafe Rio Pork Copycat

SWEET PORK

2 pounds pork (I like to use the boneless country-style pork ribs)
3 cans Coke (NOT diet) (I know some people also use Dr. Pepper, but I would guess you would need less brown sugar)
1/4 c. brown sugar
garlic salt
1/4 c. water
1 can sliced green chilies
1 can enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso brand, medium spiciness)
1 c. brown sugar (will probably use less)

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 at least a few hours or preferably overnight.

Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and a liberal shaking of 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). 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 1/3 to 1/2 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 crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours. That's it! (I like to taste it at the end, if it's a bit too sweet then I will mix in a bit of seasoning salt and/or cayenne pepper. If it seems like it needs more sugar you can always add more brown sugar at this point too.)


(As noted, you can use caffeine free coke, but NOT diet)

I have used this meat for filling in tacos, burritos, on Navajo tacos, or in quesadilla. It is also delicious on salads or even in a sandwich.