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Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Feast Bowl

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A hands-off, comforting slow-cooker pulled pork recipe with a smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor, served over grains with fresh veggies and toppings for a hearty feast bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (120 ml)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (about 240 ml), your favorite bottled or homemade
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or farro for grain base
  • Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • Sliced avocado
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Optional toppings: pickled jalapeños, sliced green onions, crema or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Trim any large chunks of fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the spice rub.
  3. Generously coat the pork shoulder all over with the spice rub. Optionally, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  4. Place the rubbed pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork to keep it moist.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  7. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker, add BBQ sauce, and stir to coat evenly. Cook on low for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  8. Cook your chosen grain base (rice, quinoa, or farro) according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  9. Assemble the feast bowl by placing grains as the base, topping with pulled pork, then adding shredded cabbage or slaw, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and any optional toppings.
  10. Serve warm, optionally squeezing fresh lime juice over the top.

Notes

Save some cooking liquid before shredding pork to drizzle over the bowl for extra juiciness. If pork seems dry, add more BBQ sauce. Do not rush cooking time; low and slow is key. Trim excess fat but leave some for flavor and moisture. Mix sauce after shredding to avoid mushy texture. Start grain cooking halfway through pork cooking to finish together. Apple cider vinegar balances richness and sweetness.

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Keywords: slow cooker, pulled pork, feast bowl, BBQ, easy dinner, comfort food, pork shoulder, hands-off cooking

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