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Flavorful Nye Appetizers Dinner Bowl with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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A comforting and flavorful slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl featuring smoky, tender pork with a blend of sweet and spicy seasonings, served over rice with beans, corn, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, slightly sweet brand recommended)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice (jasmine recommended)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (canned is fine)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional: pickled jalapeños or sliced fresh jalapeños
  • Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry seasoning: In a large bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to blend evenly.
  2. Prep the pork: Pat the pork shoulder dry. Rub the dry seasoning all over the pork, covering every nook and cranny.
  3. Load the slow cooker: Place the seasoned pork into the slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar around the pork without washing off the seasoning.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the pork: Remove pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks or meat claws. Mix shredded pork back with cooking juices in the slow cooker to keep moist.
  6. Prepare the base: Cook rice as per package directions. Warm black beans and corn kernels together, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Assemble the dinner bowls: Divide rice between bowls, top with pulled pork, black beans, and corn. Add sliced avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add jalapeños or sour cream if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Let the pork rest for 10 minutes after shredding to soak up juices. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to prevent heat loss. For crispy edges, broil shredded pork briefly before serving. Use meat claws for easier shredding. Store pulled pork separately from rice and toppings. Reheat gently with added moisture if needed.

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