Cafe Rio Rice and Pork

Cafe Rio Rice

3 Cups Rice

6 Cups water

4 tsp. Chicken bouillon

4 tsp Garlic- minced

1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped

1 can diced green chilies

3/4 tsp. salt

1 Tablespoon Butter

1/2 Onion

Blend cilantro, green chilies, and onion together in food processor. Add all ingredients to rice and cook the rice as you would cook regularly. (Bring to boil, turn to low and cover. Do not disturb for 20 minutes.)

Cafe Rio Pork

3-4 Boneless pork chops

1 McKormick Grillmate Southwest Marinade packet

1 Bottle Dr. Pepper (or enough to cover the pork)

1/2 C. Vinegar

2 Tablespoons oil

2 Cups unpacked brown sugar ( I never use the full amount of sugar. I think I used about one cup and it tasted just fine)

Mix all ingredients together and cook pork in a crock pot on low for about 2 1/2 hours. Then take pork out and shred with a fork and then put the pork back in the mixture for 2 1/2 hours longer.

Cafe Rio Dressing

1 C buttermilk ranch dressing packet (make as directed on the package)

2 tomatillos

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 clove garlic (to taste)

juice of 1 lime

1 jalapeno

Put in the blender or food processor to blend all ingredients well, then refrigerate.

Notes:

I did not have all the ingredients for the dressing. I am sure it is best this way, but if all you have is ranch and cilantro it is good that way too.

Once you are done, warm tortilla in microwave with cheese. Add rice, pork, lettuce, dressing, black beans. It is all very tasty together.

Submitted by Melynda

Posted by Janelle