cafe rio style pork tacos

these pulled pork tacos these are seriously one of the BEST things i've ever tasted in my life. here's the recipe (well, it's actually 3 recipes):

pork barbacoa

3 lb. pork loin roast
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c worchestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced onions
1 can el pato salsa de chili fresco (you can find it in the mexican/latin section of the grocery store; it's a little yellow can)

place all but salsa in crockpot and cook on high 5 1/2 hours. shred meat and stir in salsa just before serving. (this has very little liquid, so i HIGHLY recommend using a crock pot liner! and don't worry, i promise it's juicy and tender!)

cilantro rice

2 c uncooked rice
2 c minced cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 c salsa verde
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 c chicken broth (more or less, according to directions on the rice packaging)

cook on stovetop - DO NOT USE A RICE COOKER! place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. turn off heat, cover pot, and let steam till tender.

creamy tomatillo dressing

1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 c mayo
1/2 c buttermilk
3-4 tomatillos
1 c fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

peel and wash tomatillos till soapy residue is gone. combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend/process till smooth. store excess in fridge.

layer tortilla chips, meat, rice, and your favorite taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, etc.), then top w/ creamy tomatillo dressing. yum!