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Cozy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Dinner Bowl with Easy Garlic Green Beans

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A comforting slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl paired with fresh, garlicky green beans, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Optional toppings: cooked rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes; fresh chopped parsley or cilantro; pickled red onions or slaw; hot sauce or BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice blend all over the pork, pressing it in so it sticks well.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top, fat side up.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until pork is tender and easily shredded with forks and reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F (90°C).
  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding large chunks of fat. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss with some cooking juices to keep it moist.
  5. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add trimmed green beans, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until beans are tender but still crisp.
  6. Assemble the dinner bowl by spooning cooked rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes into bowls. Top with pulled pork and garlic green beans. Garnish with fresh herbs or pickled onions if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If pork dries out during cooking, add more broth or water. For extra flavor, stir in BBQ sauce before serving. Keep garlic green beans crisp by cooking briefly and watching garlic to avoid burning. Use low heat for tender pork. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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