Description
Pulled Pork Rice Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, slow-cooked pork with zesty BBQ sauce over a fluffy rice base. Topped with fresh veggies and cheese, these customizable bowls are perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to festive gatherings. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can impress family and friends with a delicious and satisfying meal that caters to everyone’s tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Place it in a slow cooker, cover with BBQ sauce, and cook on low for about 8 hours until tender.
- While the pork cooks, prepare the rice according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix in additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- In individual bowls, layer cooked rice as the base and top with shredded pulled pork.
- Add fresh toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cheese.
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg