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Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Bowl Recipe with Avocado and Honey Mustard

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A simple and delicious slow-cooker pulled pork bowl featuring tender pork shoulder, creamy avocado, and tangy honey mustard dressing, perfect for quick meals and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced or diced
  • About 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for squeezing over the top)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  3. Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth or water.
  4. Set the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic. Cover with the lid.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws, discarding large chunks of fat.
  7. While pork cooks, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the honey mustard dressing.
  8. Assemble bowls by spooning cooked rice or quinoa into bowls, topping with pulled pork, avocado slices, and drizzling with honey mustard dressing. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Notes

Save some cooking juices from the slow cooker and stir them back into the shredded pork for extra moisture and flavor. Let pork rest a few minutes before shredding to redistribute juices. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to ensure even cooking. Adjust cooking time if using different pork cuts or Instant Pot method.

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Keywords: slow cooker, pulled pork, avocado, honey mustard, easy recipe, quick meals, meal prep, comfort food

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