Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Crockpot Pulled Pork Bowls, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then sear it in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls. Top with the pulled pork, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the sauce mixture before cooking.
- Substitute the rice or quinoa with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg