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Wholesome Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Nourish Bowl

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A healthy and easy slow-cooker pulled pork recipe paired with fresh veggies and grains, perfect for nourishing bowls that are quick to prepare and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded kale or baby spinach
  • 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any large chunks of excess fat from the pork shoulder.
  2. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Rub the spice blend all over the pork shoulder, covering every inch.
  4. Pour chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup into the slow cooker.
  5. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top, fat side up.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  8. Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Add chopped herbs if desired.
  10. Transfer cooked pork to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Pour some cooking juices over the shredded pork to keep it moist.
  11. Assemble bowls starting with quinoa or rice, then kale or spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and a generous portion of pulled pork.
  12. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Keep some of the pork cooking juices to spoon over the bowls for extra moisture and flavor. Let the pork rest a few minutes before shredding to lock in juices. You can roast sweet potatoes and cook grains ahead of time to speed up assembly. Adjust cooking time if pork is not shredding easily. For a low-carb option, substitute quinoa or rice with cauliflower rice.

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