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Irresistible Seven-Layer Party Bowl with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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A hearty and colorful seven-layer party bowl featuring slow-cooker pulled pork, fresh veggies, and a creamy miso-sesame dressing. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin dressing as needed)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry, then season evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken broth and soy sauce over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until pork shreds easily with a fork.
  3. Transfer cooked pork to a plate or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding large chunks of fat. Return shredded pork to slow cooker juices to soak up flavor and keep warm.
  4. Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside and fluff with a fork.
  5. Shred red cabbage and carrots, slice green onions, dice avocado, and prepare corn kernels. Keep fresh and crisp in separate bowls until assembly.
  6. In a small bowl or blender, combine white miso paste, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water. Whisk or blend until smooth. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
  7. In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, layer cooked brown rice or quinoa first. Add shredded pork evenly over the grain. Then layer shredded cabbage, carrots, corn, diced avocado, and green onions in neat rows or sections.
  8. Drizzle miso-sesame dressing generously over the top or serve on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy. Guests can mix their bowls or enjoy the layers as they like.

Notes

If pork seems dry after shredding, stir in a few tablespoons of cooking liquid to keep moist. Prepare dressing a day ahead to deepen flavors. Use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce for gluten-free version. Fresh veggies keep bowl lively; prep just before assembly or store separately. For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts before serving.

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