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    Copycat Costa Vida Sweet Pork

    Published Dec 9, 2022 | Updated Apr 5, 2023 | By Laura

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    Copycat Costa Vida Sweet Pork

    Copycat Costa Vida Sweet Pork
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Total Time7 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: crockpot, pork
    Servings: 16 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 7-9 lb bone-in pork shoulder butt roast
    • 2 cups water
    • 20 oz root beer
    • 15 oz enchilada sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 ½ cups brown sugar or swerve substitute
    • 2 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper. To the Crockpot, add water and the pork. Cover and cook on low 7-8 or until pork can easily pull apart with a fork. 
    • Once it’s done, transfer to a cutting board to cool, and reserve the pork broth for another yummy dinner...maybe a “Not Your College Ramen” night. 
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together root beer, enchilada sauce, molasses, salt, pepper, cumin, brown sugar or Swerve, and garlic powder. Separate the pork from the fat and bone and tear into medium pieces. Pour the sauce and pork into the Crockpot, and cook on high for 30 minutes. 
    • All that’s left is making your favorite taco!

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    Filed Under: Crockpot Meals, Dinner, pork

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    About Laura

    Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more...

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    1. Me

      August 28, 2023 at 11:16 pm

      Hmm Rootbeer? I would have thought Coke.

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      • Laura Ashley

        September 16, 2023 at 3:26 pm

        It gives it a delicious flavor. Dr. Pepper works great too!

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