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Pulled Pork Bowl with coleslaw
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Pulled Pork Bowl

A BBQ Pulled Pork Bowl is the perfect easy and delicious weeknight dinner idea. It has a great combination of flavors and textures and it's quick to pull together!



Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 505kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 4 cups pulled pork see recipe below
  • 2 cups roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese grated
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup coleslaw dressing
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

Pulled Pork

  • 2-3 lb pork shoulder
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme crushed
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Pulled Pork

  • Place onions in bottom of crock pot. Place meat on top and sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
  • Pour broth over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 (recommend cookinig on low.
  • Remove meat from crock pot and shred with a fork.

Assemble Pulled Pork Bowl

  • Combine coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Place quinoa or rice in bottom of bowl and add desired amount of pulled pork
  • Add all veggies and fruits, including coleslaw. Top with cheese and green onion and drizzle with BBQ sauce.

Notes

  1. Start with cooked pulled pork. If you don't want to make it at home, you can purchase frozen pulled pork and simply reheat it with a little of its cooking juices or your favorite BBQ sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.
  2. Prep ingredients ahead of time. Chop the vegetables, cook the rice, and prepare any sauces earlier in the day. When it's time for dinner, all that's left is assembling the bowls.
  3. Use warm rice. Freshly cooked or reheated rice creates the best base and helps warm the other ingredients as you build your bowl.
  4. Mix up the grains. While rice is a classic choice, you can also use brown rice, cilantro lime rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to suit your preferences.
  5. Add plenty of texture. The best pulled pork bowls include a variety of textures. Pair the tender pork with crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, crispy tortilla strips, or toasted pepitas for extra crunch.
  6. Customize the toppings. Set everything out buffet-style so everyone can build their own bowl. It's an easy way to satisfy picky eaters and different dietary preferences.
  7. Don't skip the sauce. A drizzle of BBQ sauce, chipotle ranch, cilantro lime dressing, or your favorite creamy sauce ties all the flavors together.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg