Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Mash
This recipe for slow-cooker pulled pork with cauliflower mash is a simple and delicious way to cook a comforting meal. The pork shoulder is rubbed with a blend of spices and then cooked in a slow cooker until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. The cauliflower mash is a healthy and flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend party.
Pulled pork is a classic American dish that is typically made with pork shoulder. The shoulder is a tough cut of meat, but when it is cooked slowly and at a low temperature, it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful. This recipe for pulled pork is made in a slow cooker, which makes it easy to cook and perfect for a busy weeknight. The cauliflower mash is a healthy and flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a low-carb vegetable that is packed with nutrients. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Mash Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Mash Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Mash Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 360 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 (3-4 pound) pork shoulder, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
  1. Rub the pork shoulder with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
  7. Serve the pulled pork over cauliflower mash.
Why It Works
  • The pork shoulder is cooked in a slow cooker, which allows the meat to cook slowly and at a low temperature. This results in a tender and flavorful pork that is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • The pork is rubbed with a blend of spices, which gives it a delicious flavor. The spices include smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • The cauliflower mash is a healthy and flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a low-carb vegetable that is packed with nutrients.