Friday, May 16, 2008

Cafe Rio pulled pork salad/burrito

IF you love Cafe Rio, this is a pretty dang close recipe. Living on the east coast, I've felt very deprived of my lovely Cafe Rio. This is a great alternative! If you don't know what Cafe Rio is, check out caferio.com

4-6 pound pork roast with enough water to cover and cook in a crockpot for about 5 hours on low. Drain water and shred meat. Add a 16 oz jar of salsa, 1 can of coke and 2 cups brown sugar. Cook for another 2-3 hours on low.

Cilantro Rice
1/2 diced onion
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
cilantro--to taste--we like at least a bunch. finely chopped
juice of 2 limes
White rice 2-3 cups precooked and as much water as it calls for and cook as directed

Cilantro ranch dressing--this makes more than enough,(a full blender full) so you may want to half it.
1 cup mayo
1 cup buttermilk
1 can diced chiles
1/2 avacado
1/2 can tomatillos or 3-4 fresh ones
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper--I don't like anything spicy, so I make it 1/8 tsp
1 pkg dry ranch dressing
lime juice to taste
Combine everything in a blender and chill for at least 2 hours

Making your Salad:
Browned tortilla
black or pinto beans
cilantro rice
pulled pork roast
Romaine salad greens
cheese
tomatoes
dressing
Serve with a scoop of guac and sour cream on the side
Making your burrito:
Just omit the salad greens and dressing
Yummers! Makes me want to make some for tonight! A lot of prep, but well worth it and lots of leftovers!

2 comments:

Jamie said...

I am excited you posted this recipe. I can't wait to make it. I love Cafe Rio

Jaeson and Traci Repscher said...

Ditto!