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Epic Seven-Layer Party Bowl Recipe with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork and Peanut-Ginger Sauce

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A flavorful and hearty seven-layer party bowl featuring tender slow-cooker pulled pork, fresh crunchy veggies, and a tangy peanut-ginger sauce. Perfect for gatherings and easy to customize for various diets.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
  • Optional: lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over the pork. Place the pork in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken broth and soy sauce over the pork. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until pork is tender enough to shred easily.
  3. While the pork cooks, prepare jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and warm water until smooth. Adjust thickness with water or more peanut butter as needed. Taste and tweak heat or sweetness to preference.
  5. Shred red cabbage and carrots using a box grater or food processor. Dice cucumber and chop cilantro and green onions. Keep everything in separate bowls for easy layering.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the pork to a large bowl. Use two forks or meat claws to shred the meat finely. Mix it with some cooking juices for extra moisture and flavor.
  7. In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, layer the ingredients as follows: rice, pulled pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, green onions, and drizzle generously with the peanut-ginger sauce. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
  8. Let the assembled bowl sit for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors mingle.

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free. Swap pork for chicken, turkey, tofu, or jackfruit for vegetarian or different protein options. Warm water is essential for thinning the peanut-ginger sauce smoothly. Keep wet ingredients separate until serving to avoid sogginess. Let pork rest before shredding for easier handling. Adjust sriracha to control spice level.

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Keywords: seven-layer bowl, pulled pork, slow cooker, peanut-ginger sauce, party bowl, easy dinner, layered salad, crowd-pleaser

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