Sweet Pork Barbacoa

If you have ever eaten at Cafe Rio or Costa Vida, you have probably tried their sweet pork dishes. This delicious filling makes a great burrito, salad, quesadilla, taco or whatever else your heart desires. It is sweet and flavorful but not really spicy. My mom love when I make this for her because it makes a ton of pork so you can freeze a few batches and take it out for those busy days where you don't have time to cook.

• Pork butt roast 3-4 lbs
• 1 liter Dr. Pepper or coke
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 can adobo sauce and chiles (blended, spicy version) or enchilada sauce (less spicy)

Put all the ingredients in a crock pot and simmer for 6-8 hours minimum. 

Remove the pork, shred it, and simmer for another 2 hours. 

Serve in enchiladas, burritos, tacos, salad etc. 

Pre-cooked tortillas just don't cut it for me any more. My freshman year I was introduced to raw tortillas that you cook yourself. You can generally find these in your grocery store refrigerated section with the pre-grated cheeses and deli meats, bacon etc. Costco often has multi-packs. With these all you have to do is heat a large pan on medium-low heat and place the tortilla in it (no oil, just put it in a dry pan). After a minute or so, it will start to bubble a little and the bottom with begin to brown. Flip it over and cook the other side. The texture and flavor of these tortillas is way better than any pre-made version I have ever tried.

For a burrito, fill a tortilla with cheese, black beans, and cilantro-lime rice. You can even smother it with your favorite enchilada sauce for a little different flavor.

To make a salad, line your plate or wide deep bowl with a tortilla, put the pork on top, then cover it with chopped romaine lettuce, crushed tortilla chips or strips, fresh pico de gallo salsa, and a tomatillo ranch dressing.

Quesadillas are easy, just cook one side of your tortilla then flip and quickly sprinkle with grated cheese and top half of it with the pork and fold the tortilla in half. Cook the bottom for about a minute and then flip and cook the other side of the outside.