Pork Tacos- Cafe Rio/Costa Vida Style

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I don't know if you are a Café Rio or Costa Vida fan- but I definitely am!! Their barbacoa pork, is super delicious. Sweet and spicy- and I've got my own knock off version here that fulfills the craving every time. Super easy, too!!

Pork Tacos- Café Rio/Costa Vida Style

Ingredients:

1 boneless pork loin roast

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup salsa (I like Mateos or Herdez the best)

1 can 7 up (regular, not diet)

juice of 1 lime

3 TBSP chopped cilantro

Directions:

Grab your crockpot and put in the pork roast. Pour in the brown sugar, salsa and 7up. Cook on low for 8 hours. When it's finished cooking, shred it with a couple forks, and put it back in the pot. Add the lime juice and the cilantro. Give it a couple stirs and let it sit for 15 minutes or so.

We like to serve it up with tortillas (we like corn the best- warm in a pan with a little bit of oil, then sprinkle with salt), lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, cheese, and sour cream. I also love this as a taco salad, served with chips and salsa.

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This is my son's very favorite food. I get cheers and applause every time I make it. It's become a birthday dinner staple around here.