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Easy Spicy Buffalo Pulled Pork Party Bowl

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A quick and easy pulled pork recipe tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for game day snacks and casual gatherings. This flavorful party bowl combines smoky pork with tangy buffalo sauce and fresh crunchy veggies for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub evenly over pork pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chunks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the pot, cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, turning occasionally, until pork is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours, or in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 60 minutes with natural release.
  4. While pork cooks, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
  5. Remove pork from pot and shred using two forks or a stand mixer. Discard large pieces of fat.
  6. Toss shredded pork with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Double sauce if desired.
  7. Assemble the party bowl by layering cooked rice or cauliflower rice, shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced celery, shredded carrots, and green onions in a serving bowl. Top with buffalo pulled pork and sprinkle with blue cheese or drizzle ranch dressing if using. Garnish with fresh herbs.
  8. Serve immediately while warm with extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping.

Notes

Searing the pork is essential for deep flavor. If pork seems dry after shredding, add a splash of chicken broth or extra buffalo sauce. Rest pork for 10 minutes before shredding to lock in juices. For dairy-free buffalo sauce, substitute butter with coconut oil. Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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