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Savory Nye Snacks Dinner Bowl Recipe with Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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A comforting and easy slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl featuring tender pork shoulder, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, slightly sweet variety like Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional garnishes: crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese, pickled or fresh sliced jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, hot sauce or chipotle mayo

Instructions

  1. Trim any large chunks of fat from the pork shoulder. Rub the pork evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar if using.
  2. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and barbecue sauce, coating the pork well. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork easily pulls apart with a fork.
  3. While pork cooks, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions, rinsing rice first if using. Simmer gently with a pinch of salt for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Chop cherry tomatoes, dice red onion, slice avocado, and chop cilantro. Rinse and drain black beans and corn if canned or frozen.
  5. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws. Return shredded pork to slow cooker juices to keep moist.
  6. Assemble dinner bowls by spooning rice or quinoa into bowls, topping with pulled pork, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
  7. Add optional garnishes such as cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Drizzle hot sauce or chipotle mayo if desired.

Notes

If slow cooker tends to dry out pork, add extra 1/4 cup broth or cover loosely with foil after shredding to retain moisture. Start slow cooker on low overnight for prep in advance. Use fresh lime juice at the end to brighten flavors. For smoky heat, add chipotle peppers in adobo or cayenne powder. Pork loin is not recommended as it dries out. Reheat gently with broth to keep pork moist.

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