Description
A comforting bowl of BBQ pulled pork served over creamy roasted sweet potatoes, delivering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Green onions, cilantro, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing and poking several holes with a fork. Coat lightly with olive oil, add salt and pepper, then place on a baking sheet. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the pork in a pan over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker, pour BBQ sauce over it, and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Assemble your bowls by placing pulled pork over each sweet potato and topping with your favorite garnishments.
Notes
Feel free to swap pork for jackfruit for a plant-based twist or customize toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg