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Cozy New Years Day Dinner Bowl with Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

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A comforting and hearty slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl paired with a fresh salad and tangy dressing, perfect for New Year’s Day or any cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mix evenly all over the pork shoulder.
  4. Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker and pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  6. While pork cooks, toss salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrots, and avocado in a large bowl.
  7. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large fat pieces.
  9. Return shredded pork to slow cooker juices to soak in flavors.
  10. Assemble bowls with pulled pork, fresh salad, and drizzle with lemony dressing. Add extra pepper or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Use low setting for best tender texture; high setting works if short on time but less tender. Trim excess fat but leave some for moisture and flavor. Dry salad greens well for better dressing adherence. Reheat pork gently with cooking juices to keep moist. Salad should be served fresh and not reheated.

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