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

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A cozy and flavorful slow-cooker pulled pork dinner bowl perfect for New Year’s celebrations or casual gatherings, featuring tender pork, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (canned works great)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice blend all over the pork.
  3. Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned pork on top.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and drizzle apple cider vinegar around the meat (not directly on top).
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is fall-apart tender.
  6. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using forks or meat claws. Discard large chunks of fat.
  7. Return shredded pork to slow cooker, mix in barbecue sauce, and heat through for 10 minutes on low.
  8. Cook rice according to package instructions. Rinse and drain black beans, warm corn kernels.
  9. Assemble bowls by layering rice, black beans, corn, shredded pulled pork, and toppings (avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro).
  10. Drizzle with optional lime crema sauce and squeeze fresh lime over the top before serving.

Notes

If pork seems dry after shredding, add a splash of cooking liquid or extra barbecue sauce to keep it juicy. Low and slow cooking is key for tender pork. Leftovers taste better the next day. For dairy-free sauce, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt. Customize with jalapeños or chipotle for heat.

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Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, dinner bowl, New Year's recipe, barbecue, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food

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