Pulled Pork Bowl with Coleslaw (Printable)

Tender slow-cooked pork over rice with tangy coleslaw and smoky BBQ drizzle—perfect for satisfying meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pork

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
07 - 0.5 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 cup chicken broth
09 - 0.5 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra 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 - 0.25 cup mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tsp honey
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

18 - Sliced green onions
19 - Fresh cilantro

# How-to Steps:

01 - Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture evenly over 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 cooked pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker, stir in 0.5 cup BBQ sauce, and maintain warm setting until serving.
04 - Place shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and grated carrot in a large mixing bowl.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
06 - Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with pulled pork and coleslaw. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The pork cooks itself while you go about your day, then comes together faster than you'd think.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, so it feels indulgent but actually nourishes you.
  • Leftovers transform into tacos, sandwiches, or salads without any extra work.
02 -
  • Don't lift the slow cooker lid constantly, as each peek adds cooking time and lets steam escape.
  • The pork continues to soften even after eight hours, so pulling it earlier risks an undercooked center.
03 -
  • Cooking the pork in a slow cooker on low overnight means you can assemble breakfast, then come home to dinner already made.
  • The leftover pork freezes beautifully for up to three months, making future meals feel like cheating in the best way.
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