Slow Cook Your Summer with Pulled Pork

 

In the summer months, getting a delicious dinner on the table is still a priority — but spending hours over a hot stove definitely isn’t. Home cooks seeking flavorful meals that require minimal effort and time in the kitchen should look no further than pulled pork, the ultimate summer meal solution. And with the help of another kitchen ally, the slow cooker, pulled pork is a surprisingly easy preparation that cooks can simply walk away from, with the confidence that a delicious meal will be as good as ready when they return.

Pulled Pork Soft Tacos
Chili Rub Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pulled pork has seen a recent surge in popularity, as home cooks and chefs alike discover new ways to prepare and serve this savory favorite. Quick-service restaurants have added BBQ pulled pork sandwiches to their mens and pulled pork recipe searches have more than doubled in the past four years. Slow cookers have always been a favorite cooking method, but pulled pork preparation is as versatile as its flavor possibilities, running the gamut from the grill to the stovetop to the oven. And it can be enjoyed in countless ways beyond the bun, like in tacos and stir-fries, or on salads, pizzas and more.
 

 

 

Choose Your Own Adventure with Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is as versatile as it is flavorful and can be prepared in countless ways for almost any occasion. Check out the Choose Your Own Adventure Meal Map to get inspired and choose the pulled pork adventure you’ll go on tonight!

Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

 
Hungry for new favorites? Satisfy your craving with Latin-inspired Pulled Pork Tostadas with Slaw and Chipotle Cream, a bold combination of chili-rubbed pulled pork, bright cabbage slaw and chipotle-spiced sour cream. Throughout the week, the leftover pork adds a kick of inspiration to family meals:
Pulled Pork Tostadas with Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Pulled Pork Tostadas with Slaw and
Chipotle Cream
Pulled Pork Soft Tacos SOFT TACOS

Turn leftover night into a fiesta with a do-it-yourself taco spread. Fill warm tortillas with pulled pork and the toppings of your choice, like fresh veggies, guacamole, salsa, cheese and more.
Pulled Pork Fried Rice   FRIED RICE

In this quick, flavorful stir-fry, classic Americana meets Asia with a combination of leftover white or brown rice, pulled pork, diced veggies and a lightly beaten egg.
puled pork baked potato   BAKED POTATO

Elevate a standby side to a starring entrée with the addition of flavorful pulled pork. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.