These are all used together so they're posted together. These recipes come from a number of sources: friends, other websites, etc. The rice recipe is optional, in my opinion, if you don't want to put in the extra work. Regular cooked rice works fine.
Café Rio Sweet Pork
2 c dark brown sugar
2 c hot salsa (blended if desired)
2-3 lb pork roast
Put roast in crock pot and pour above mixture over roast. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (You can also let it cook over night) It’s helpful to shred the pork a couple hours before its done and then let it finish.
Lime-Cilantro Ranch Dressing
1 envelope buttermilk ranch dressing mix
1 c mayo
1 c buttermilk
½ bunch cilantro
1 heaping tsp minced garlic (or more)
2 tomatillos (canned or fresh)
½ tsp cayenne pepper
Cholula sauce to taste (opt)
Blend in food processor or blender, store in refrigerator until ready to serve (gets hotter when in fridge). Make ahead to let flavors melt together. Will keep about 2 weeks in fridge.
Café Rio Black Beans
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 cup tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 t ground cumin
2 T olive oil
1 ½ t salt
2 T fresh chopped cilantro
In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until it becomes fragrant. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.
Café Rio Cilantro Lime Rice
4tsp Chicken Bouillon
4tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 bunch of Cilantro
1 can diced green chiles
3/4 tsp salt
1Tbsp butter
1/2 onion chopped
3 cups rice (NOT INSTANT)
Put Chicken Bouillon, Garlic, Cilantro, Green Chiles, Salt, Butter and onion in a blender and puree until completely smooth. Then put in a sauce pan with 3 cups of water. Boil once boiling add rice and simmer for about 30 minute or until soft. (this rice recipe is optional – regular cooked rice works great)
Pork Salad: Tortilla, Sweet pork, Lime-cilantro ranch, Romaine lettuce, Diced tomatoes, Monterrey jack cheese, Beans, Rice, Salsa, Tortilla strips or baked tortilla strips, Guacamole, Sour cream, etc. Can also serve as burritos on tortillas.
