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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Bowls Recipe

Tender and flavorful pulled pork served over rice with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pulled Pork
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 cup cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chunks on all sides.
  2. In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Slow Cook the Pork
  1. Place the browned pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
Shred the Pork
  1. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In bowls, layer cooked rice, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and pulled pork.
  2. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.

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