Irresistible Nye Snacks Dinner Bowl with Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
A hearty and flavorful dinner bowl featuring tender slow-cooker pulled pork paired with fresh veggies, crunchy Nye Snacks, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (low) or 4-6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, slightly sweet preferred)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Nye Snacks Crunchy Chips or Crackers
- Fresh greens like baby spinach or arugula
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Avocado slices
- Pickled jalapeños or mild pickles
- Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese (optional)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub evenly over the pork.
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth or water.
- Set the seasoned pork on top of the onions and garlic. Pour barbecue sauce evenly over the pork without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until pork is fork-tender.
- Transfer pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws, discarding large fat chunks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker to soak in juices for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble bowls starting with fresh greens, add pulled pork, then cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, and Nye Snacks crunchy chips or crackers. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately while pork is warm and snacks are crunchy.
Notes
If pork is dry, stir in extra barbecue sauce or cooking juices. Rest shredded pork in juices for better flavor. Add Nye Snacks just before serving to keep crunch. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days; store pork and snacks separately. Reheat pork gently with broth or water to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dinner bowl per se
- Calories: 450550
- Fat: 2025
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Protein: 3540
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