Sweet Pork (No Soda)

4.95 from 18 votes

This sweet pork recipe is similar to the one found at Cafe Rio or Costa Vida, but there is no soda and less sugar without compromising taste.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 183kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

2 lbs pork tenderloin (or boneless pork roast of choice)
2 cups chicken broth
Juice from one lime
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1, 4 oz can diced green chiles
20 oz red enchilada sauce
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Start by cutting the pork tenderloin into three pieces (about 4-6 inches in length). This will help make the strands of shredded pork shorter and easier to eat once cooked.
Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
*Note that you will not add all ingredients to the slow cooker at this point in time*
Add the pork tenderloin, chicken broth, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Let the pork cook for 4 hours on high.
After 4 hours and once the pork is cooked through, discard the extra liquid in the slow cooker, leaving only the pork. Using two forks, shred the pork until it is finely shredded. Feel free to discard any large, fatty pieces. Be patient here, finely shredded pork yields a better result!
Add the enchilada sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and green chiles to a bowl or a blender. Mix or blend for 20 seconds until the mixture is well-combined.
Add the mixture to the slow cooker with the shredded pork. Let the pork continue to simmer for 2 more hours on low heat. If you’re in a time crunch, you can reduce this time.

Notes

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