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Tender Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Dinner Bowl Recipe with Chipotle-Lime Yogurt for Easy Weeknight Meals

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A comforting and easy slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl featuring smoky, tender pork and a zesty chipotle-lime yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep with simple ingredients and customizable bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 lbs pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (your choice)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Pickled red onions or fresh sliced avocado
  • Optional: black beans, corn, or shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the pork, pressing it in well.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the base of your slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top, fat side up. Cover and set on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
  3. While the pork cooks, combine Greek yogurt, chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
  4. When the pork is cooked, transfer it to a large plate or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large chunks of fat. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker juices and toss gently to coat. If the juices seem too thin, remove some liquid and simmer in a pan to reduce and thicken.
  5. Spoon cooked rice or your chosen base into bowls. Top generously with pulled pork, a dollop of chipotle-lime yogurt, fresh cilantro, and optional toppings like avocado or pickled onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not rush the cooking time to avoid dry pork. Trim excess fat but leave some for juiciness. Reserve some cooking liquid to moisten shredded pork. Make chipotle-lime yogurt ahead for best flavor. For richer flavor, let pork rest in slow cooker on ‘keep warm’ for 30 minutes before shredding. Can substitute pork butt or pork loin (loin cooks faster and is leaner). For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and add garlic powder. If no slow cooker, use a heavy Dutch oven or pressure cooker with adjusted cook times.

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