COPYCAT CAFE RIO SWEET PULLED PORK | SIMPLE DUMP & GO SLOW COOKER RECIPE | JULIA PACHECO

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Combine all the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and save for later.

Cut the pork roast into large chunks (4-6 inches) and rub the remaining seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the pork.

Add the root beer/cola soda and the 1 cup green salsa/enchilada sauce to the insert of a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add the seasoned pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 5-6 hours until tender.

Transfer the pork to a cutting board or pan and shred. Discard all but 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved spices, red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chiles and green salsa/enchilada sauce and stir/toss to combine. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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