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Ultimate Superbowl Party Nourish Bowl with Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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A hearty and easy-to-prepare nourish bowl featuring tender slow-cooker pulled pork, vibrant veggies, and wholesome grains, perfect for game day or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry. Rub with smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned pork shoulder on top.
  3. Pour chicken broth or water around the pork and spoon barbecue sauce evenly over the pork. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until pork shreds easily.
  5. Remove pork and shred with two forks, mixing some cooking juices back in.
  6. Prepare grains according to package instructions. Rinse and drain black beans. Chop veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, shred cabbage, and prepare corn.
  7. Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  8. Assemble bowls by dividing grains, topping with pulled pork, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, corn, avocado, and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately while pork is warm and veggies are crisp. Offer extra barbecue or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Use a well-marbled pork shoulder for tenderness. Check pork temperature for 195°F (90°C) for perfect shredding. Add broth if pork seems dry before shredding. Dressing can be made ahead and chilled. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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