Cafe Rio Cilantro Dressing
16oz Tomatillo green salsa
1 package ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cilantro
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
Blend all together in blender until smooth. Makes 4 cups.
Cafe Rio Lime Rice
2 Tbsp butter
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
pepper
2 Tbsp cilantro, cut fine
1 1/4 cups rice
3/4 tsp salt
juice and zest of 1 med lime
1/4 tsp cumin
In skillet melt butter. Add rice and all other ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Serves 12 when using on tortillas with pork.
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
4lb Pork Roast
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp cumin
1-2 Tbsp molasses
pepper to taste
20 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups Dr Pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Cut fat off pork. Place pork in a crock pot. Mix ingredients and pour over pork. Simmer in crock pot until meat pulls apart easily. About 6-8 hrs, or cook in oven 1 hour at 325, then 6-8 hours at 250.
Shred pork. Serve warm tortillas with fresh salsa, black beans, lime rice and cilantro dressing. I use Mexican fine shredded cheese as well. Serves 12.
