Homemade Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa
This sweet and tender slow cooked pork is sure to satisfy your Mexican food craving.
Servings Prep Time
10-15people 10mins
Cook Time
4-8 hours
Servings Prep Time
10-15people 10mins
Cook Time
4-8 hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix Dr. Pepper, brown sugar, white sugar, minced garlic, chipotles peppers, dry mustard, cumin, and cayenne in crock pot.
  2. Place pork loin(s) in the crock pot. If needed, pour more Dr. Pepper in to cover the meat.
  3. Cook on low for 4-8 hours. Flipping pork loin half way through. *If frozen, cook on low for 4 hours and high for 4 hours. May also cook in oven at 225 degrees covered with tinfoil for 4-8 hours.
  4. Shred the meat when done with two forks. Take out the chilies, but keep the juice. Put the meat back in the crock pot.
  5. Serve sweet pork barbacoa on a salad or in a burrito. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

We often use two pork loins about 4 lbs each instead of one large pork loin. Cook time is going to vary, just be sure that the meat is cooked through all the way. 

The tomatillo ranch dressing and pico de gallo is a must to complete this tasty recipe.