Cafe Rio

When building your burritos, tacos, or tostada salads, there are several delicious fire-grilled and pulled meats to choose from at Café Rio, but the signature dish that everyone raves about is the Sweet Pork Barbacoa. The slow-braised pork is fork tender and comes in a sweet sauce that is flavored with a certain popular soft drink. Over the years I have debunked several culinary rumors of Coca-Cola being used in some secret recipes like Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwiches, but in this case I have confirmed that the rumors are indeed true. Coca-Cola is the secret ingredient that helps give this pork its sweet flavor.

For my Café Rio Sweet Babacoa copycat recipe, you'll need a total of 72 ounces of Coke, or the same amount that's in a six-pack of cans. It's best if you can find Mexican Coke, which is made with real sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup found in the U.S. version, but any Coke you've got will work here. 

After several hours of braising, your pork will be fork-tender and filled with flavor to use in homemade burritos, tacos, and bowls. 

Source: Top Secret Recipes Step by Step by Todd Wilbur.