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Flavorful Buffalo Party Bowl Recipe with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork and Peanut-Ginger Sauce

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A bold and comforting bowl featuring tender slow-cooked pulled pork in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with a creamy peanut-ginger drizzle and fresh veggies. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed)
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin sauce)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1–2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: sliced cucumber or radishes for freshness

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry. Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix all over the pork.
  2. Pour buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork in the liquid, turning to coat. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork shreds easily.
  3. While pork cooks, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and warm water until smooth and pourable. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
  5. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir to coat with buffalo sauce juices. Simmer uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes if sauce is thin.
  6. Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa, buffalo pulled pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle peanut-ginger sauce over the top. Add sliced cucumbers or radishes for extra crunch and freshness. Serve with extra buffalo or peanut sauce on the side.

Notes

[‘Do not open the slow cooker lid frequently to avoid heat loss and longer cooking times.’, ‘Use two forks at a 90-degree angle to shred pork efficiently.’, ‘Add warm water gradually to peanut-ginger sauce to maintain smooth consistency.’, ‘Start slow cooker in the morning, prep sauce and veggies mid-day, and cook grains last minute for freshness.’, ‘Substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut allergies.’, ‘Swap pork shoulder with chicken thighs for a lighter version.’, ‘Use tamari and gluten-free grains for a gluten-free bowl.’, ‘If no slow cooker, braise pork in a covered Dutch oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours.’]

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Keywords: buffalo pulled pork, slow cooker pulled pork, peanut-ginger sauce, party bowl, game day recipe, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe

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