After practice
The slow cooker did the eight-hour part so you do the eight-minute part.
The pork cooked low and slow while you were at work and the field, falling apart by the time you got home.
Warm the rice, shred the pork, and dinner plates itself while everyone settles in.
Ingredients
Use the list for after-practice pulled pork rice plates when you need serves 6 and a manageable 8 minutes to finish (pork slow-cooked earlier) cook.
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups cooked rice or 3 bags microwave rice
How to Make It
Let the method for after-practice pulled pork rice plates protect texture first, because soggy food rarely gets a second chance.
- Earlier in the day: rub the pork with the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, then place it in the slow cooker with the broth.
- Cook on low 8 hours until the pork shreds easily and reaches at least 195F for tender texture.
- Shred the pork with two forks and stir in 1 cup of barbecue sauce.
- After practice, warm the rice and the pulled pork, then build plates with rice, pork, and a drizzle of extra sauce.
Do the Slow Part Early
The slow cooker runs all day while you are at work and practice, so the pork is done before you walk in. After practice you are only warming rice and plating.
- Rub the pork in the morning and start the slow cooker on low
- Cook the rice ahead or keep microwave rice on hand
- Shred and sauce the pork when you get home; it stays warm in the cooker
Store and Reheat
Pulled pork reheats beautifully and even improves overnight. Add a splash of broth or sauce so it stays juicy.
- Microwave a portion 2 to 3 minutes with a splash of broth
- Stovetop: warm over medium 6 minutes, stirring, with extra sauce
- Pork keeps 4 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen
- Serve with: coleslaw, cornbread
Parent Tip
Freeze leftover pork in 2-cup portions so a future late dinner is just a reheat.
Make It Fit Tonight
Small Tweaks That Help This Dinner Land
Make pulled pork sandwiches
Pile it on buns with slaw instead of serving over rice.
Build burrito bowls
Add black beans, cheese, and salsa for a Tex-Mex plate.
Go Carolina-style
Use a vinegar-based sauce for a tangier finish.
Top a baked potato
Spoon pork and cheese over a microwaved potato.
Add pineapple
Stir in grilled pineapple for a sweet, island-style bowl.
Plan The Next Step
Plan your slow-cooker days
Use the planner to set up meals the slow cooker can finish during a long day out.