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Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Dinner Bowl

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A comforting and easy slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl recipe perfect for New Year’s Day, featuring tender, richly spiced pork and customizable sides.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large onion, sliced thinly
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • Optional toppings and sides: cooked rice or quinoa, coleslaw, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to make the spice rub.
  3. Rub the spice blend all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the meat.
  4. Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
  6. Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken or beef broth around the pork, avoiding pouring directly on top.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork easily shreds with a fork.
  8. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks or tongs.
  9. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker, stir in BBQ sauce, and cook uncovered on LOW for another 30 minutes.
  10. Assemble dinner bowls with cooked rice or quinoa, roasted or fresh veggies, and top with pulled pork and optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or coleslaw.

Notes

For a crispy texture, broil shredded pork for 3-5 minutes before mixing in BBQ sauce. Adjust chili powder for heat preference. Use gluten-free BBQ sauce for gluten-free version. Let pork rest 10 minutes after cooking before shredding. Avoid lifting slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat.

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Keywords: slow cooker, pulled pork, dinner bowl, New Years Day meal, easy recipe, comfort food, BBQ pork, slow-cooked pork

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