Sunday, January 15, 2012

Cafe Rio Pork Salad



Pork:
Place 3 lbs pork roast in crock pot with 1 cup of water and cook on low heat overnight for several hours until tender. Shred with two forks.
Season with:
1 ts garlic salt,
1/4 cup barbecue sauce,
3/4 cup ketcup,
1/2 cup of sugar
These measurements are relative. Adjust according to the size of your roast and your taste.

Rice and Beans:
Use Zatarains box of rice and rinsed black beans

Creamy Tomatillo Dressing:
2/3 cup tomatillo salsa verde (buy in a jar - salsa verde)
2/3 cup mayo
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup salad oil (such as canola)
1, 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup cilantro

Blend all ingredients except oil and cilantro. Add them when blender is on high.

Serve over Romaine lettuce, guacamole, corn salsa, etc...


Best pork to buy is boneless pork shoulder!