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Savory New Years Snacks Dinner Bowl with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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A hearty and flavorful dinner bowl featuring tender slow-cooked pulled pork paired with fresh veggies, grains, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for cozy winter nights and festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce or chipotle sauce
  • Optional: shredded cheese like cheddar or cotija

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry and season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar around the meat.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork is fall-apart tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before pork is done, cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions and keep warm.
  5. Halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, rinse and drain black beans, chop cilantro, and slice avocado just before serving.
  6. Transfer cooked pork to a plate and shred using two forks. Skim excess fat from slow cooker liquid and toss shredded pork back in the juices.
  7. Mix Greek yogurt with hot sauce or chipotle sauce to make the dressing.
  8. Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa base, then layer black beans, corn, fresh veggies, pulled pork, and a spoonful of dressing.
  9. Top with avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Use a pork shoulder with good marbling for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with a coconut-based alternative. Check broth and sauces for gluten if needed. Cook pork low and slow for tenderness. Pork can be cooked ahead and reheated gently in its juices. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne and hot sauce amounts.

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