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Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls

Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls: Comfort Food Made Easy

Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls offer delicious, hearty comfort food that's easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pulled Pork
  • 3-4 pounds Pork shoulder ensures tenderness and rich flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce your favorite variety
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked rice or quinoa as the base
  • 2 cups Coleslaw mix for crunch
  • ½ cup Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Optional toppings pickles, extra barbecue sauce, or jalapeños

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  4. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the crockpot. Place seasoned pork on top.
  5. Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork shoulder in the crockpot.
  7. Cover and slow cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
  8. Remove pork from crockpot, let rest, then shred with forks.
  9. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and stir into the juices.
  10. Assemble bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the base, topping with pulled pork and coleslaw mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use well-marbled pork shoulder for the best flavor and moisture. Fresh spices and quality barbecue sauce make a noticeable difference.

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