Pulled Pork Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender pork over fluffy rice topped with tangy coleslaw and smoky BBQ.

# What You Need:

→ Pork

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 cup chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus additional for serving

→ Rice or Grain

10 - 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa

→ Coleslaw

11 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 medium carrot, grated
14 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

18 - Sliced green onions, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the entire pork shoulder.
02 - Place seasoned pork in slow cooker and add chicken broth. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours until pork is very tender and shreds easily with forks.
03 - Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded pork to cooker, stir in 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, and keep warm on low setting.
04 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrot. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with generous portions of pulled pork and coleslaw. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked pork.
  • A perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.
  • A complete, gluten-free friendly meal that is easy to prepare and customize.
02 -
  • Rub the spices thoroughly into the meat to build a deep flavor profile during the long cook time.
  • Always check labels for allergens like soy or gluten in your BBQ sauce to meet dietary requirements.
  • Chill the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together perfectly.
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