Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

pork roast

1 unit

onion

sliced

4 unit

garlic cloves

1 cup

blueberries

0.33 cup

chili sauce

0.25 cup

red wine vinegar

1 tbsp

chipotle chili pepper flakes

1 tsp

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

fresh ground

1 unit

romaine lettuce hearts

sliced

1 cup

cherry tomatoes

0.5 unit

cucumber

sliced

1 unit

carrot

sliced

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

diced

0.5 unit

avocado

diced

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 unit

sausage stick

sliced

Step 1
~45 min

Combine pork roast, sliced onion, garlic cloves, blueberries, chili sauce, red wine vinegar, chipotle chili pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker.

Step 2
~45 min

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Step 3
~45 min

Remove pork roast from the slow cooker and shred it.

Step 4
~45 min

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mash lightly. Toss to coat in the sauce.

Step 5
~45 min

Slice and dice romaine lettuce hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper for the salad.

Step 6
~45 min

Cut sausage into slices or chunks.

Step 7
~45 min

Toss the diced avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 8
~45 min

Fry sliced onion until golden brown.

Step 9
~45 min

Prepare a light salad dressing.

Step 10
~45 min

Mix the prepared vegetables and sausage together.

Step 11
~45 min

Place the pulled pork and fried onions on top of the salad mixture.

Step 12
~45 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper flakes to control the spice level.

For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The pulled pork can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Modern twist on classic pulled pork.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
BBQ
Picnic

Popularity Score

65/100

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